Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Durham, North Carolina, call the Durham Police Department (Durham Emergency Communications Center) non-emergency line at (919) 560-4600 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Durham
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Durham Police Department (Durham Emergency Communications Center)) | (919) 560-4600 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Durham Police Department (Durham Emergency Communications Center) say?
"On nights, weekends, and holidays, reports can be made by calling the Durham County non-emergency number at (919) 560-4600 and asking for the social worker on-call." 1
Who answers the call?
In Durham, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Durham Police Department (Durham Emergency Communications Center) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem. 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 Durham?
(919) 560-4600, the Durham Police Department (Durham Emergency Communications Center) non-emergency line 1.
Is (919) 560-4600 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (919) 560-4600 is the Durham Police Department (Durham Emergency Communications Center) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- Durham County · Durham County | Child Protective Services 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