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What is the police non-emergency number in Edinburg?

Who to call in Edinburg when it is not an emergency: the Edinburg Police Department non-emergency line, 311, animal control and online reporting, each with its official source. Call 911 in an emergency.

Updated 2026-11-09· 6 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Edinburg, Texas, call the Edinburg Police Department non-emergency line at (956) 289-7700 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Edinburg

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Edinburg Police Department) (956) 289-7700 1
City services 311 / (956) 259-4357 3
Animal Care Services (City of Edinburg) (956) 316-2185 4
Report a crime online Official online reporting 1
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 5
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 6

What does the Edinburg Police Department say?

"Non-Emergency Line (956) 289-7700" 1

Who answers the call?

In Edinburg, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Edinburg Police Department 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi. Outside city limits and on highways: Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Highway Patrol (DPS). 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 Edinburg?

(956) 289-7700, the Edinburg Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is (956) 289-7700 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (956) 289-7700 is the Edinburg Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Edinburg?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Edinburg Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.

What is the animal control number in Edinburg?

(956) 316-2185: Animal Care Services (City of Edinburg) 4. In an emergency, call 911 2.

Sources · 6

  1. City of Edinburg · Police checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Edinburg · Edinburg 311 checked 2026-11-09
  4. City of Edinburg · Animal Care Services Division checked 2026-11-09
  5. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  6. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05