Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Omaha, Nebraska, call the Omaha Police Department non-emergency line at (402) 444-5600 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Omaha
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Omaha Police Department) | (402) 444-5600 | 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 Omaha Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency Switchboard 444-5600 (gives recorded options 1-6)" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 6:
- "Minor Crimes - Non-Emergency Telephone Response Squad (TRS) (402) 444-4877"
Who answers the call?
In Omaha, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Omaha Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Nebraska: Lincoln. 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 Omaha?
(402) 444-5600, the Omaha Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (402) 444-5600 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (402) 444-5600 is the Omaha Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Omaha?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Omaha Police Department has an official online reporting page 3.
Sources · 6
- Omaha Police Department · Omaha Police Department - OPD Phone Directory checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Omaha Police Department · Omaha Police Department - Non-emergency OPD Citizen Online Reporting System 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
- Omaha Police Department · Omaha Police Department - Reporting Resources checked 2026-11-05