Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Fargo, North Dakota, call the Fargo Police Department non-emergency line at 701.235.4493 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Fargo
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Fargo Police Department) | 701.235.4493 | 1 |
| Missing pets, city animal pound (City of Fargo) | 701.232.7312 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Fargo Police Department say?
"If you need immediate police assistance for a non-emergency, please contact 701.235.4493." 1
Who answers the call?
In Fargo, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Fargo Police Department 1.
Other cities
Outside city limits and on highways: North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP). 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 Fargo?
701.235.4493, the Fargo Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 701.235.4493 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 701.235.4493 is the Fargo Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Fargo?
701.232.7312: Missing pets, city animal pound (City of Fargo) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Fargo · The City of Fargo - Contact Us checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Fargo · The City of Fargo - Lost Pets 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