Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in North Charleston, South Carolina, call the North Charleston Police Department non-emergency line at (843) 743-7200 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in North Charleston
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (North Charleston Police Department) | (843) 743-7200 | 1 |
| Animal control (North Charleston Police Department) | (843) 740-2815 | 1 |
| Fire department, non-emergency (North Charleston Fire Department) | (843) 740-2616 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the North Charleston Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency: (843) 743-7200" 1
Who answers the call?
In North Charleston, police calls that are not emergencies go to the North Charleston Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in South Carolina: Charleston, Columbia. Outside city limits and on highways: South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP). 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 North Charleston?
(843) 743-7200, the North Charleston Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (843) 743-7200 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (843) 743-7200 is the North Charleston Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in North Charleston?
(843) 740-2815: Animal control (North Charleston Police Department) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the fire department non-emergency number in North Charleston?
(843) 740-2616: Fire department, non-emergency (North Charleston Fire Department) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- North Charleston Police Department · Welcome to City of North Charleston checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Charleston County Government · Consolidated Emergency Communications Center | Charleston County Government 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