Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Columbus, Georgia, call the Columbus Police Department non-emergency line at 706-653-3232 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Columbus
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Columbus Police Department) | 706-653-3232 | 1 |
| City services | 3-1-1 or 706-653-4000 | 3 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Columbus Police Department say?
"If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 706-653-3232" 1
Who answers the call?
In Columbus, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Columbus Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Macon, Savannah, Athens, South Fulton, Sandy Springs. Outside city limits and on highways: Georgia State Patrol (GSP). 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 Columbus?
706-653-3232, the Columbus Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 706-653-3232 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 706-653-3232 is the Columbus Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Columbus?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Columbus Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 5
- Columbus Consolidated Government · File A Report | Columbus Police Department checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Columbus Consolidated Government · Columbus, GA Citizen Services | Home 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