What is the police non-emergency number in Columbia?

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Columbia, Missouri, call the Columbia Police Department (Boone County Joint Communications) non-emergency line at 311 / (573) 442-6131 ¹. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 ².

Who to call in Columbia

What does the Columbia Police Department (Boone County Joint Communications) say?

"Police, Sheriff, Fire, & EMS Dispatch(573) 442-6131" ¹

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples ¹:

• "Abandoned vehicles"
• "Noise complaints"
• "Lost or stolen property"
• "Requesting police reports"
• "Parking issues"

Who answers the call?

In Columbia, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Columbia Police Department (Boone County Joint Communications) ¹.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Missouri: Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Independence, Lee's Summit. Outside city limits and on highways: Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). 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 Columbia?

311 / (573) 442-6131, the Columbia Police Department (Boone County Joint Communications) non-emergency line ¹.

Is 311 / (573) 442-6131 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies ²; 311 / (573) 442-6131 is the Columbia Police Department (Boone County Joint Communications) line for matters that are not urgent ¹.