Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Brownsville, Texas, call the Brownsville Police Department non-emergency line at 956-548-7000 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Brownsville
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Brownsville Police Department) | 956-548-7000 | 1 |
| Animal Regulation & Care Center (City of Brownsville) | 956-544-7351 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Brownsville Police Department say?
"If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergencies, call 956-548-7000." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "a past incident"
- "a non-emergency incident"
- "an incident where a life is not in danger"
- "for documentation purposes"
- "an incident that does not require immediate police presence"
Who answers the call?
In Brownsville, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Brownsville Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi. Outside city limits and on highways: Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Highway Patrol (DPS). 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 Brownsville?
956-548-7000, the Brownsville Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 956-548-7000 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 956-548-7000 is the Brownsville Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Brownsville?
956-544-7351: Animal Regulation & Care Center (City of Brownsville) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Brownsville · FAQs - Online Citizen Police Report System checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Brownsville · Staff Directory • Brownsville Animal Regulation & Care Center 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