Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Atlanta, Georgia, call the Atlanta Police Department non-emergency line at 404-658-6666 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Atlanta
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Atlanta Police Department) | 404-658-6666 | 1 |
| City services | 311 OR 404.546.0311 | 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 Atlanta Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency: Call 404-658-6666 or visit our Non-Emergency Web Portal" 1
Who answers the call?
In Atlanta, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Atlanta 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 Atlanta?
404-658-6666, the Atlanta Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 404-658-6666 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 404-658-6666 is the Atlanta Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Atlanta?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Atlanta Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 5
- Atlanta Police Department · Atlanta Police Department | Home checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Atlanta · City Directory | Atlanta, GA 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