Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Joliet, Illinois, call the Joliet Police Department non-emergency line at 815-726-2491 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Joliet
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Joliet Police Department) | 815-726-2491 | 1 |
| Loose animals (Joliet Township Animal Control) | 815-725-0333 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Joliet Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency 815-726-2491" 1
Who answers the call?
In Joliet, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Joliet Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Illinois: Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin, Springfield, Peoria. Outside city limits and on highways: Illinois State Police (ISP). 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 Joliet?
815-726-2491, the Joliet Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 815-726-2491 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 815-726-2491 is the Joliet Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Joliet?
815-725-0333: Loose animals (Joliet Township Animal Control) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- Joliet Police Department · Contact Us Joliet IL Police Department checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Joliet · Report... | City of Joliet, IL 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