Short answer. The Idaho State Police publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below, or dial **ISP (477) from a mobile phone 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| RCC North (Coeur d'Alene) — business | 208-209-8620 | 2 |
| RCC South (Meridian) — business | 208-846-7550 | 2 |
City police in Idaho
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Idaho: Boise, Meridian, Nampa. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ISP non-emergency number?
The Idaho State Police has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
What is *ISP (*477)?
The number to reach the Idaho State Police from a mobile phone 2.
Should I call 911 or the ISP 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
- Idaho State Police · Regional Communications Centers | Idaho State Police checked 2026-11-09