Short answer. The Massachusetts State Police publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below. 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 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| State Police Andover Barracks (A-1) | (978)-475-3800 | 2 |
| State Police Athol Barracks | (978) 249-4341 | 2 |
| State Police Belchertown Barracks (C-7) | (413) 323-7561 | 2 |
| State Police Boston Barracks (H-4) | (617) 727-6780 | 2 |
| State Police Bourne Barracks | (508) 759-4488 | 2 |
| State Police Brookfield Barracks | (508) 867-2912 | 2 |
| State Police Charlton Barracks | (508) 721-4040 | 2 |
City police in Massachusetts
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Massachusetts: Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Brockton, Quincy, New Bedford, Lynn, Fall River, Lawrence, Newton. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MSP non-emergency number?
The Massachusetts State Police has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
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
- Massachusetts State Police · Locations | Mass.gov checked 2026-11-09