Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Cambridge, Massachusetts, call the Cambridge Police Department non-emergency line at 617-349-3300 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Cambridge
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Cambridge Police Department) | 617-349-3300 | 1 |
| Animal control (Cambridge Animal Commission) | 617-349-4376 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Cambridge Police Department say?
"Contact the Cambridge Police Non-Emergency Number at 617-349-3300." 1
Who answers the call?
In Cambridge, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Cambridge Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Massachusetts: Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Brockton, Quincy, New Bedford, Lynn, Fall River. Outside city limits and on highways: Massachusetts State Police (MSP). 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 Cambridge?
617-349-3300, the Cambridge Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 617-349-3300 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 617-349-3300 is the Cambridge Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Cambridge?
617-349-4376: Animal control (Cambridge Animal Commission) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Cambridge (Cambridge Police Department) · Contact Us / FAQs checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Cambridge · Animal Commission 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