Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Fresno, California, call the Fresno Police Department non-emergency line at (559) 621-7000 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Fresno
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Fresno Police Department) | (559) 621-7000 | 1 |
| City services | 311 / 559.621.CITY (2489) | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Fresno Police Department say?
"Please call 9-1-1 to report an emergency and (559) 621-7000 to report a non-emergency situation" 1
Who answers the call?
In Fresno, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Fresno Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield. 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 Fresno?
(559) 621-7000, the Fresno Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (559) 621-7000 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (559) 621-7000 is the Fresno Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Fresno?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Fresno Police Department has an official online reporting page 3.
Sources · 5
- City of Fresno · Police Contacts – City of Fresno checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Fresno · Police Online Reporting System – City of Fresno checked 2026-11-05
- 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