Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Boulder, Colorado, call the Boulder Police Department non-emergency line at 303-441-3333 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Boulder
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Boulder Police Department) | 303-441-3333 | 1 |
| Animal Protection office, non-emergent inquiries (Boulder Police Department) | 303-441-1874 | 3 |
| Boulder County Sheriff's Office, non-emergency dispatch | 303-441-4444 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Boulder Police Department say?
"Non-emergency dispatch: 303-441-3333" 1
Who answers the call?
In Boulder, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Boulder Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster. Outside city limits and on highways: Colorado State Patrol (CSP). 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 Boulder?
303-441-3333, the Boulder Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 303-441-3333 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 303-441-3333 is the Boulder Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Boulder?
303-441-1874: Animal Protection office, non-emergent inquiries (Boulder Police Department) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the sheriff's non-emergency number in Boulder?
303-441-4444: Boulder County Sheriff's Office, non-emergency dispatch 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Boulder · Police | City of Boulder checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Boulder · Animal Protection | City of Boulder 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