Short answer. For a matter that is not an emergency, call the Maryland State Police general information line at 410-486-3101 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
| MSP, general information line | 410-486-3101 | 2 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis, Barrack J | 410-267-5800 | 2 |
| Bel Air, Barrack D | 410-838-4101 | 2 |
| Berlin, Barrack V | 410-641-3101 | 2 |
| Centreville, Barrack S | 410-758-1101 | 2 |
| College Park, Barrack Q | 301-345-3101 | 2 |
| Cumberland, Barrack C | 301-729-2101 | 2 |
| Easton, Barrack I | 410-819-4747 | 2 |
What does the Maryland State Police say?
"Main: 410-486-3101" 2
City police in Maryland
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Maryland: Frederick, Baltimore. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MSP non-emergency number?
The Maryland State Police publishes its general information line: 410-486-3101 2.
Should I call 911 or the MSP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Maryland State Police · Contact Us | Maryland Department of State Police checked 2026-11-09