Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Memphis, Tennessee, call the Memphis Police Department non-emergency line at 901-545-2677 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Memphis
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Memphis Police Department) | 901-545-2677 | 1 |
| City services | 901-636-6500 (Memphis 311) | 3 |
| 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 Memphis Police Department say?
"Non Emergency Number 901-545-2677" 1
Who answers the call?
In Memphis, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Memphis Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Tennessee: Nashville. 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 Memphis?
901-545-2677, the Memphis Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 901-545-2677 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 901-545-2677 is the Memphis Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Memphis?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Memphis Police Department has an official online reporting page 3.
Sources · 5
- City of Memphis · Police - The City of Memphis checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Memphis · Call 311 - The City of Memphis checked 2026-11-05
- 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