Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Cary, North Carolina, call the Cary Police Department non-emergency line at (919) 469-4012 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Cary
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Cary Police Department) | (919) 469-4012 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Cary Police Department say?
"Times when you need the police but it is not an emergency should be directed to our Police Department’s non-emergency line at (919) 469-4012." (in French) 1
Who answers the call?
In Cary, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Cary Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Wilmington, High Point. Outside city limits and on highways: North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP). 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 Cary?
(919) 469-4012, the Cary Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (919) 469-4012 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (919) 469-4012 is the Cary Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- Town of Cary · Town of Cary : September 2017 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