Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Amarillo, Texas, call the Amarillo Police Department non-emergency line at (806) 378-3038 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Amarillo
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Amarillo Police Department) | (806) 378-3038 | 1 |
| Animal Management & Welfare (City of Amarillo) | 806-378-9032 | 3 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Amarillo Police Department say?
"Non-emergencies can be reported at (806) 378-3038." 1
Who answers the call?
In Amarillo, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Amarillo 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 Amarillo?
(806) 378-3038, the Amarillo Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (806) 378-3038 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (806) 378-3038 is the Amarillo Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Amarillo?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Amarillo Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.
What is the animal control number in Amarillo?
806-378-9032: Animal Management & Welfare (City of Amarillo) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- Amarillo Police Department · Amarillo Police Frequent Asked Questions checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Amarillo · Contact Us | Amarillo Animal Management & Welfare checked 2026-11-09
- 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