Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Moreno Valley, California, call the Moreno Valley Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley Station) non-emergency line at 951.247.8700 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Moreno Valley
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Moreno Valley Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley Station)) | 951.247.8700 | 1 |
| Animal services (City of Moreno Valley Animal Services) | (951) 413-3790 | 3 |
| Sheriff, non-emergency alternate line (Riverside County Sheriff, Moreno Valley Station) | 951-776-1099 | 4 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 5 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 6 |
What does the Moreno Valley Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley Station) say?
"Non-emergency dispatch: 951.247.8700" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "Fireworks"
- "Large Parties"
- "Loud Music"
- "Barking Dogs"
Who answers the call?
In Moreno Valley, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Moreno Valley Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley Station) 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 Moreno Valley?
951.247.8700, the Moreno Valley Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley Station) non-emergency line 1.
Is 951.247.8700 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 951.247.8700 is the Moreno Valley Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Moreno Valley Station) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Moreno Valley?
(951) 413-3790: Animal services (City of Moreno Valley Animal Services) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the sheriff's non-emergency number in Moreno Valley?
951-776-1099: Sheriff, non-emergency alternate line (Riverside County Sheriff, Moreno Valley Station) 4. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 6
- City of Moreno Valley (Moreno Valley Police Department) · Department Contacts checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Moreno Valley · City Directory | City of Moreno Valley checked 2026-11-09
- Riverside County Sheriff's Department · Facilities • Moreno Valley Station checked 2026-11-09
- 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