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What is the police non-emergency number in Indianapolis?

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) non-emergency line: 317.327.3811 (24/7). Call 911 in an emergency. City services: (317) 327-4622. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-05· 6 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Indianapolis, Indiana, call the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) non-emergency line at 317.327.3811 (24/7) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Indianapolis

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)) 317.327.3811, 24/7 1
City services (317) 327-4622 3
Report a crime online Official online reporting 4
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 5
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 6

What does the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) say?

"Call 317.327.3811 for IMPD's non-emergency line." 1

Who answers the call?

In Indianapolis, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Indiana: Fort Wayne. 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 Indianapolis?

317.327.3811, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) non-emergency line 1.

Is 317.327.3811 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 317.327.3811 is the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Indianapolis?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has an official online reporting page 4.

Sources · 6

  1. City of Indianapolis (indy.gov) · indy.gov: Request an Incident Report checked 2026-11-05
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Indianapolis (indy.gov) · indy.gov: Contact IMPD checked 2026-11-05
  4. City of Indianapolis (indy.gov) · indy.gov: IMPD Community Online Reporting System (CORS) checked 2026-11-05
  5. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  6. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05