Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Bridgeport, Connecticut, call the Bridgeport Police Department non-emergency line at 203-576-7671 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Bridgeport
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Bridgeport Police Department) | 203-576-7671 | 1 |
| Animal shelter / animal control (Bridgeport Police Department) | 203-576-7727 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Bridgeport Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency Complaints 203-576-7671" 1
Who answers the call?
In Bridgeport, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Bridgeport Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Connecticut: Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury. Outside city limits and on highways: Connecticut State Police (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 Bridgeport?
203-576-7671, the Bridgeport Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 203-576-7671 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 203-576-7671 is the Bridgeport Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Bridgeport?
203-576-7727: Animal shelter / animal control (Bridgeport Police Department) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 4
- City of Bridgeport · Police Department Phone Numbers | City of Bridgeport checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 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