Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Dallas, Texas, call the Dallas Police Department non-emergency line at 214-744-4444 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Dallas
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Dallas Police Department) | 214-744-4444 | 1 |
| City services | 311 / (214) 670-3111 | 3 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 4 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 5 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 6 |
What does the Dallas Police Department say?
"Non-emergency calls - to make report 214-744-4444" 1
Who answers the call?
In Dallas, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Dallas Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano. 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 Dallas?
214-744-4444, the Dallas Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 214-744-4444 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 214-744-4444 is the Dallas Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Dallas?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Dallas Police Department has an official online reporting page 4.
Sources · 6
- Dallas Police Department · Helpful Numbers checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Dallas · About Dallas 311 checked 2026-11-05
- Dallas Police Department · Coplogic checked 2026-11-05
- 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