Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Dayton, Ohio, call the Dayton Police Department non-emergency line at 937-333-COPS (2677) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Dayton
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Dayton Police Department) | 937-333-COPS (2677) | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Dayton Police Department say?
"If the information you just read doesn't apply to your incident, call the Non-Emergency Number: 937-333-COPS (2677)" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "a burglary"
- "theft"
- "criminal damaging"
- "nuisance complaints such as noise, parking, etc."
Who answers the call?
In Dayton, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Dayton Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron. Outside city limits and on highways: Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). 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 Dayton?
937-333-COPS (2677), the Dayton Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 937-333-COPS (2677) the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 937-333-COPS (2677) is the Dayton Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Dayton · When to Use 911 | Dayton, OH 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