Short answer. The Kansas Highway Patrol publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below, or dial *47 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
City police in Kansas
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Kansas: Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Topeka. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KHP non-emergency number?
The Kansas Highway Patrol has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
What is *47?
The number to reach the Kansas Highway Patrol from a mobile phone 2.
Should I call 911 or the KHP 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 · 4
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Kansas Highway Patrol · How to Contact Us | Kansas Highway Patrol, KS checked 2026-11-09
- Kansas Highway Patrol · Troop A | Kansas Highway Patrol, KS checked 2026-11-09
- Kansas Highway Patrol · Troop C | Kansas Highway Patrol, KS checked 2026-11-09