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What is the police non-emergency number in Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) non-emergency line: 954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP. Call 911 in an emergency. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-09· 4 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, call the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) non-emergency line at 954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Fort Lauderdale

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD)) 954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP 1
Animal care and adoption (Broward County Animal Care) 954-359-1313 1
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 3
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 4

What does the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) say?

"Non-Emergency – 954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP" 1

Who answers the call?

In Fort Lauderdale, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Florida: Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Port St. Lucie, Hialeah, Cape Coral. 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 Fort Lauderdale?

954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) non-emergency line 1.

Is 954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 954-764-4357 or 954-764-HELP is the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD) line for matters that are not urgent 1.

What is the animal control number in Fort Lauderdale?

954-359-1313: Animal care and adoption (Broward County Animal Care) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.

Sources · 4

  1. City of Fort Lauderdale · Important Contact Information | City of Fort Lauderdale, FL checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  4. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05