Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Detroit, Michigan, call the Detroit Police Department non-emergency line at (313) 267-4600 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Detroit
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Detroit Police Department) | (313) 267-4600 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Detroit Police Department say?
"Telephone Crime Reporting (T.C.R.) (313) 267-4600" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "File a police report for an incident that already happened (break-in, auto theft, and illegal dumping)"
- "Get information about someone in police custody"
Who answers the call?
In Detroit, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Detroit Police Department 1.
Other cities
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 Detroit?
(313) 267-4600, the Detroit Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (313) 267-4600 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (313) 267-4600 is the Detroit Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Detroit · Report Crime | City of Detroit checked 2026-11-05
- 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