Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Grand Rapids, Michigan, call the Grand Rapids Police Department non-emergency line at 616-456-3400 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Grand Rapids
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Grand Rapids Police Department) | 616-456-3400 | 1 |
| City services | 311 or 616.456.3000 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Grand Rapids Police Department say?
"Non-Emergencies 616-456-3400" 1
Who answers the call?
In Grand Rapids, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Grand Rapids Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Michigan: Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Dearborn. Outside city limits and on highways: Michigan State Police (MSP). 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 Grand Rapids?
616-456-3400, the Grand Rapids Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 616-456-3400 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 616-456-3400 is the Grand Rapids Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Grand Rapids · Police Department | City of Grand Rapids, Michigan checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 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