Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Anchorage, Alaska, call the Anchorage Police Department non-emergency line at 907-786-8900 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Anchorage
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Anchorage Police Department) | 907-786-8900 | 1 |
| City services | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Anchorage Police Department say?
"Main: 907-786-8900 | Non-Emergency Dispatch: 907-786-8900 ext. 0" 1
Who answers the call?
In Anchorage, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Anchorage Police Department 1.
Other cities
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 Anchorage?
907-786-8900, the Anchorage Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 907-786-8900 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 907-786-8900 is the Anchorage Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Anchorage?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Anchorage Police Department has an official online reporting page 3.
Sources · 5
- Anchorage Police Department (Municipality of Anchorage) · Anchorage Police Department checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Anchorage Police Department (Municipality of Anchorage) · File a Police Report — Anchorage Police Department checked 2026-11-05
- 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