Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Hartford, Connecticut, call the Hartford Police Department non-emergency line at 860-757-4000 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Hartford
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Hartford Police Department) | 860-757-4000 | 1 |
| City services | 311 / (860) 757-9311 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Hartford Police Department say?
"For Routine Calls 860-757-4000" 1
Who answers the call?
In Hartford, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Hartford Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Connecticut: Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury. Outside city limits and on highways: Connecticut State Police (CSP). 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 Hartford?
860-757-4000, the Hartford Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 860-757-4000 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 860-757-4000 is the Hartford Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 5
- City of Hartford (Hartford Police Department) · Department Contacts – City of Hartford checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Hartford · Contact Animal Control – City of Hartford 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