Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Arlington, Virginia, call the Arlington County Police Department non-emergency line at 703-558-2222 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Arlington
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Arlington County Police Department) | 703-558-2222 | 1 |
| Animal control (Animal Welfare League of Arlington) | 703-931-9241 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Arlington County Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency Line : 703-558-2222" 1
Who answers the call?
In Arlington, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Arlington County Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Virginia: Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Suffolk, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Richmond. Outside city limits and on highways: Virginia State Police (VSP). 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 Arlington?
703-558-2222, the Arlington County Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 703-558-2222 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 703-558-2222 is the Arlington County Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Arlington?
703-931-9241: Animal control (Animal Welfare League of Arlington) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- Arlington County Government · Emergency Communications Center – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Arlington County Government · “Make the Right Call” – Animal Resources – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government 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