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What is the police non-emergency number in Ontario?

Who to call in Ontario when it is not an emergency: the Ontario Police Department non-emergency line, fire department and online reporting, each with its official source. Call 911 in an emergency.

Updated 2026-11-09· 6 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Ontario, California, call the Ontario Police Department non-emergency line at (909) 986-6711 (24/7) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Ontario

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Ontario Police Department) (909) 986-6711, 24/7 1
Fire department administration (Ontario Fire Department) (909) 395-2002 3
Report a crime online Official online reporting 4
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 5
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 6

What does the Ontario Police Department say?

"For 24-hour, non-emergency calls, please call (909) 986-6711" 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 4:

  • "Harassing Phone Call"
  • "Lost Property"
  • "Theft"
  • "Vandalism"
  • "Vehicle Burglary"
  • "Vehicle Tampering"

Who answers the call?

In Ontario, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Ontario Police Department 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland. Outside city limits and on highways: California Highway Patrol (CHP). 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 Ontario?

(909) 986-6711, the Ontario Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is (909) 986-6711 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (909) 986-6711 is the Ontario Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Ontario?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Ontario Police Department has an official online reporting page 4.

What is the fire department's main number in Ontario?

(909) 395-2002: Fire department administration (Ontario Fire Department) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.

Sources · 6

  1. City of Ontario · Communications Division | City of Ontario, California checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Ontario · Contact City of Ontario | City of Ontario, California checked 2026-11-09
  4. City of Ontario · Online Police Reporting | City of Ontario, California checked 2026-11-09
  5. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  6. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05