Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Lansing, Michigan, call the Lansing Police Department non-emergency line at 517-483-4600 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Lansing
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Lansing Police Department) | 517-483-4600 | 1 |
| Animal control (Ingham County Animal Control) | 517-676-8370 | 1 |
| Fire department, non-emergency (Lansing Fire Department) | 517-483-4200 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Lansing Police Department say?
"Lansing Police Department 517-483-4600" 1
Who answers the call?
In Lansing, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Lansing Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Dearborn. Outside city limits and on highways: Michigan State Police (MSP). 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 Lansing?
517-483-4600, the Lansing Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 517-483-4600 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 517-483-4600 is the Lansing Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Lansing?
517-676-8370: Animal control (Ingham County Animal Control) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the fire department non-emergency number in Lansing?
517-483-4200: Fire department, non-emergency (Lansing Fire Department) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 4
- Ingham County 9-1-1 Central Dispatch · Agencies We Serve checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 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