Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Long Beach, California, call the Long Beach Police Department non-emergency line at (562) 435-6711 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Long Beach
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Long Beach Police Department) | (562) 435-6711 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Long Beach Police Department say?
"If your incident is an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency incidents, call (562) 435-6711." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "Financial crimes cannot be reported online. Please call Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711 to report a financial crime."
- "Identity theft cannot be reported online. Please call Police Dispatch at (562) 435-6711 to report an identity theft."
Who answers the call?
In Long Beach, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Long Beach Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Oakland, Bakersfield. 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 Long Beach?
(562) 435-6711, the Long Beach Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (562) 435-6711 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (562) 435-6711 is the Long Beach Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Long Beach?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Long Beach Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Long Beach · Online Police Reporting System checked 2026-11-05
- 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