Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Abilene, Texas, call the Abilene Police Department non-emergency line at 325-673-8331 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Abilene
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Abilene Police Department) | 325-673-8331 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Abilene Police Department say?
"If there are no injuries in the accident, please call non-emergency police at 325-673-8331." 1
Who answers the call?
In Abilene, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Abilene Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi. Outside city limits and on highways: Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Highway Patrol (DPS). All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for police in Abilene?
325-673-8331, the Abilene Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 325-673-8331 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 325-673-8331 is the Abilene Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Abilene · FAQs - Police (City of Abilene) checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05