Short answer. For a matter that is not an emergency, call the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement — Sheriff Division non-emergency line at (808) 586-1352 (24/7) 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
| DLE, non-emergency | (808) 586-1352, 24/7 | 2 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff – Oahu Section | (808) 587-5002 | 2 |
| Sheriff – Hawaii Section | (808) 933-8833 | 2 |
| Sheriff – Kauai Section | (808) 482-2470 | 2 |
| Sheriff – Maui Section | (808) 244-2900 | 2 |
| Sheriff – Airport Section | (808) 836-6606 | 2 |
What does the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement — Sheriff Division say?
"Phone: (808) 586-1352 (24-hour dispatch)" 2
City police in Hawaii
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Hawaii: Honolulu. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DLE non-emergency number?
(808) 586-1352, the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement — Sheriff Division non-emergency line 2.
Should I call 911 or the DLE non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement · Frequently Called Numbers – Department of Law Enforcement checked 2026-11-09