Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Montgomery, Alabama, call the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) non-emergency line at 334-625-2651 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Montgomery
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Montgomery Police Department (MPD)) | 334-625-2651 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) say?
"For non-emergency calls such as reporting suspicious activity, reporting an accident, or to report a break-in, please call 334-625-2651." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "reporting suspicious activity"
- "reporting an accident"
- "to report a break-in"
Who answers the call?
In Montgomery, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Alabama: Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa. Outside city limits and on highways: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (Highway Patrol Division) (ALEA). 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 Montgomery?
334-625-2651, the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) non-emergency line 1.
Is 334-625-2651 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 334-625-2651 is the Montgomery Police Department (MPD) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Montgomery · Montgomery Police Department | City of Montgomery, AL checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 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