Short answer. The New Jersey State Police 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Troop A — Buena Vista Headquarters | (609)561-1800 | 2 |
| Troop A — Bellmawr Station | (856) 933-0662 | 2 |
| Troop A — Metro South | (856)794-5844 | 2 |
| Troop A — Woodstown | (856)769-0775 | 2 |
| Troop B — Hope Station | (908) 459-5098 | 3 |
| Troop B — Metro North | (973) 351-1063 | 3 |
| Troop B — Netcong Station | (973) 347-1001 | 3 |
| Troop B — Somerville Station | (908) 725-0107 | 3 |
| Troop B — Sussex Station | (973) 383-1514 | 3 |
| Troop C — Bordentown Station | (609) 298-1171 | 4 |
| Troop C — Hamilton Sub-Station | (609) 584-5000 | 4 |
| Troop C — Tuckerton Station | (609) 296-3132 | 4 |
City police in New Jersey
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in New Jersey: Paterson, Lakewood, Elizabeth, Edison, Woodbridge, Toms River, Hamilton Township, Trenton, Clifton, Jersey City. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NJSP non-emergency number?
The New Jersey State Police has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
Should I call 911 or the NJSP 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 · 4
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- New Jersey State Police · Troop A Road Stations | New Jersey State Police checked 2026-11-09
- New Jersey State Police · Troop B Road Stations | New Jersey State Police checked 2026-11-09
- New Jersey State Police · Troop C Road Stations | New Jersey State Police checked 2026-11-09