Short answer. The Nevada State Police — Highway Patrol Division (Nevada Highway Patrol) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dispatch Reno/Carson City | 775-687-0400 | 2 |
| Dispatch Las Vegas | 702-432-5393 | 2 |
| Highway Patrol — Headquarters (Carson City) | 775-687-5300 | 2 |
| Highway Patrol — Las Vegas | 702-668-4100 | 2 |
| Highway Patrol — Reno | 775-688-2500 | 2 |
| Highway Patrol — Elko | 775-753-1111 | 2 |
City police in Nevada
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Nevada: Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NHP non-emergency number?
The Nevada State Police — Highway Patrol Division (Nevada Highway Patrol) has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
Should I call 911 or the NHP 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
- Nevada Department of Public Safety · Contact - Department of Public Safety Nevada State Police checked 2026-11-09