Short answer. For a matter that is not an emergency, call the Ohio State Highway Patrol non-emergency line at (614) 466-2660 2. From a mobile phone, you can also dial #677 3. 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 |
| OSHP, non-emergency | (614) 466-2660 | 2 |
| From a mobile phone | #677 | 3 |
What does the Ohio State Highway Patrol say?
"Call #677 or (614) 466-2660" 2
City police in Ohio
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the OSHP non-emergency number?
(614) 466-2660, the Ohio State Highway Patrol non-emergency line 2.
What is #677?
The number to reach the Ohio State Highway Patrol from a mobile phone 3.
Should I call 911 or the OSHP 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 · 3
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Ohio State Highway Patrol · Help Center | Ohio State Highway Patrol checked 2026-11-09
- Ohio State Highway Patrol · Questions | Ohio State Highway Patrol checked 2026-11-09