Short answer. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (Highway Patrol Division) publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below, or dial *HP from a mobile phone 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Post — Montgomery | 334.675.0201 | 2 |
| Post — Birmingham | 205.635.0006 | 2 |
| Post — Mobile | 251.315.0103 | 2 |
| Post — Huntsville | 256.540.0072 | 2 |
| Post — Tuscaloosa | 205.635.0001 | 2 |
| Post — Dothan | 334.675.0210 | 2 |
| Post — Decatur | 256.540.0071 | 2 |
| Post — Gadsden | 256.540.0073 | 2 |
| Post — Opelika | 334.675.0203 | 2 |
| Post — Selma | 334.675.0204 | 2 |
| Post — Jacksonville | 256.540.0075 | 2 |
| Post — Quad Cities | 256.540.0076 | 2 |
City police in Alabama
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Alabama: Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ALEA non-emergency number?
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (Highway Patrol Division) has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
What is *HP?
The number to reach the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (Highway Patrol Division) from a mobile phone 2.
Should I call 911 or the ALEA non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency · Highway Patrol Contact Information | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency checked 2026-11-09