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What is the police non-emergency number in Lincoln?

Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center) non-emergency line: (402) 441-6000. Call 911 in an emergency. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-05· 5 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Lincoln, Nebraska, call the Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center) non-emergency line at (402) 441-6000 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Lincoln

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center)) (402) 441-6000 1
Report a crime online Official online reporting 3
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 4
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 5

What does the Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center) say?

"For non-emergencies, call (402) 441-6000." 1

Who answers the call?

In Lincoln, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center) 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Nebraska: Omaha. 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 Lincoln?

(402) 441-6000, the Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center) non-emergency line 1.

Is (402) 441-6000 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (402) 441-6000 is the Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center) line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Lincoln?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Lincoln Police Department (Emergency Communications / 911 Center) has an official online reporting page 3.

Sources · 5

  1. City of Lincoln · Police – City of Lincoln, NE checked 2026-11-05
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Lincoln · Online Reporting – City of Lincoln, NE checked 2026-11-05
  4. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  5. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05