Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Edison, New Jersey, call the Edison Township Division of Police non-emergency line at (732) 248-7400 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Edison
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Edison Township Division of Police) | (732) 248-7400 | 1 |
| Animal shelter / animal control (Edison Animal Shelter) | 732-248-7278 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Edison Township Division of Police say?
"For dispatch of police vehicles for non-emergency calls dial (732) 248-7400" 1
Who answers the call?
In Edison, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Edison Township Division of Police 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in New Jersey: Paterson, Lakewood, Elizabeth, Woodbridge, Toms River, Hamilton Township, Trenton, Clifton. Outside city limits and on highways: New Jersey State Police (NJSP). 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 Edison?
(732) 248-7400, the Edison Township Division of Police non-emergency line 1.
Is (732) 248-7400 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (732) 248-7400 is the Edison Township Division of Police line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Edison?
732-248-7278: Animal shelter / animal control (Edison Animal Shelter) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- Edison Township · Division of Police checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Edison Township · Animal Shelter/Animal Control checked 2026-11-09
- 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