Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in New Orleans, Louisiana, call the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) non-emergency line at (504) 821-2222 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in New Orleans
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (New Orleans Police Department (NOPD)) | (504) 821-2222 | 1 |
| City services | 311 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) say?
"Non-Emergency/Police Reports : (504) 821-2222" 1
Who answers the call?
In New Orleans, police calls that are not emergencies go to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) 1.
Other cities
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 New Orleans?
(504) 821-2222, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) non-emergency line 1.
Is (504) 821-2222 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (504) 821-2222 is the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in New Orleans?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has an official online reporting page 3.
Sources · 5
- City of New Orleans · NOPD - Contact - City of New Orleans checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of New Orleans · NOPD - Home - City of New Orleans checked 2026-11-05
- 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