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What is the police non-emergency number in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) non-emergency line: 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273) (24/7). Call 911 in an emergency. City services: 311 or (213) 473-3231. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-05· 4 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Los Angeles, California, call the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) non-emergency line at 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273) (24/7) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Los Angeles

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)) 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273), 24/7 1
City services 311 or (213) 473-3231 1
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 3
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 4

What does the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) say?

"877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273) is the Los Angeles Police Department's non-emergency number. Use this number to report non-violent issues like noise complaints, drug use, loitering, and racing cars. Available 24 hours per day, in English, Spanish and TTY." 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "noise complaints"
  • "drug use"
  • "loitering"
  • "racing cars"

Who answers the call?

In Los Angeles, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in California: San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, 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 Los Angeles?

877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273), the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) non-emergency line 1.

Is 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273) the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273) is the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Sources · 4

  1. City of Los Angeles · Request City Services/ Report Problems | City of Los Angeles checked 2026-11-05
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  4. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05