Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Kent, Washington, call the Kent Police Department non-emergency line at 253-852-2121 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Kent
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Kent Police Department) | 253-852-2121 | 1 |
| Animal control officers (Regional Animal Services of King County) | 206-296-7387 (PETS) | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Kent Police Department say?
"For situations where police or the fire department is needed but there is not an emergency, call 253-852-2121." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "Situations where emergency services personnel are needed but there is no danger nor life threatening circumstance occurring at the time"
- "The return of a runaway child"
- "A hit and run traffic collision where you are no longer at the scene of the collision"
- "Lost property"
- "Additional information after an initial report has been made"
Who answers the call?
In Kent, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Kent Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Everett, Spokane Valley, Renton. Outside city limits and on highways: Washington State Patrol (WSP). 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 Kent?
253-852-2121, the Kent Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 253-852-2121 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 253-852-2121 is the Kent Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Kent?
206-296-7387 (PETS): Animal control officers (Regional Animal Services of King County) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Kent · When to Call 911 vs 253-852-2121 | City of Kent checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- King County · Animal control response - King County, Washington 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