Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Huntington Beach, California, call the Huntington Beach Police Department non-emergency line at (714) 960-8825 (24/7) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Huntington Beach
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Huntington Beach Police Department) | (714) 960-8825, 24/7 | 1 |
| Animal control, 8am-5pm (Orange County Animal Control, by contract) | (714) 935-6848, 8am-5pm | 3 |
| Animal control, 5pm-8am (Orange County Animal Control, by contract) | (714) 259-1122, 5pm-8am | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Huntington Beach Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency Police Dispatch (714) 960-8825" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "trespassers"
- "loitering"
- "transients"
- "trash pickers"
- "drinking/drug use on public property"
- "mailbox tampering"
Who answers the call?
In Huntington Beach, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Huntington Beach Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland. Outside city limits and on highways: California Highway Patrol (CHP). 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 Huntington Beach?
(714) 960-8825, the Huntington Beach Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (714) 960-8825 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (714) 960-8825 is the Huntington Beach Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Huntington Beach?
(714) 935-6848: Animal control, 8am-5pm (Orange County Animal Control, by contract) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the animal control number in Huntington Beach?
(714) 259-1122: Animal control, 5pm-8am (Orange County Animal Control, by contract) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach Police Department) · Contact Us checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach Police Department) · Communications 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