Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Oakland, California, call the Oakland Police Department non-emergency line at (510) 777-3333 (24 hours a day, seven days a week) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Oakland
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Oakland Police Department) | (510) 777-3333, 24 hours a day, seven days a week | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Oakland Police Department say?
"Call the non-emergency phone number: (510) 777-3333" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "To report a felony or domestic violence: (510) 777-3333"
Who answers the call?
In Oakland, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Oakland Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Bakersfield. 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 Oakland?
(510) 777-3333, the Oakland Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (510) 777-3333 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (510) 777-3333 is the Oakland Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Oakland · Report a Crime in Person or Phone | City of Oakland, CA checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 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