Short answer. For a matter that is not an emergency, call the Arizona Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol Division) non-emergency line at (602) 223-2000 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
| AZDPS, non-emergency | (602) 223-2000 | 2 |
| Report online | Official online reporting | 2 |
What does the Arizona Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol Division) say?
"please call the Department of Public Safety non‐emergency number at (602) 223‐2000 and select option 8" 2
City police in Arizona
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria, Tempe, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AZDPS non-emergency number?
(602) 223-2000, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol Division) non-emergency line 2.
Should I call 911 or the AZDPS 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
- Arizona Department of Public Safety · AZDPS Citizen's Collision Report | Department of Public Safety checked 2026-11-09