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What is the police non-emergency number in Modesto?

Modesto Police Department non-emergency line: 209-552-2470. Call 911 in an emergency. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-09· 5 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Modesto, California, call the Modesto Police Department non-emergency line at 209-552-2470 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Modesto

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Modesto Police Department) 209-552-2470 1
Animal services (Stanislaus Animal Services Agency) 209-558-7387 3
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 4
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 5

What does the Modesto Police Department say?

"The non-emergency number for an officer to respond is 209-552-2470." 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "missing persons"
  • "stolen vehicles"
  • "petty theft"

Who answers the call?

In Modesto, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Modesto Police Department 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland. Outside city limits and on highways: California Highway Patrol (CHP). 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 Modesto?

209-552-2470, the Modesto Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is 209-552-2470 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 209-552-2470 is the Modesto Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

What is the animal control number in Modesto?

209-558-7387: Animal services (Stanislaus Animal Services Agency) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.

Sources · 5

  1. City of Modesto · FAQs • What is the non-emergency number? checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Modesto · Contacts | Modesto, CA checked 2026-11-09
  4. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  5. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05