Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Orange, California, call the Orange Police Department non-emergency line at (714) 744-7444 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Orange
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Orange Police Department) | (714) 744-7444 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Orange Police Department say?
"(714) 744-7444" 1
Who answers the call?
In Orange, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Orange 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 Orange?
(714) 744-7444, the Orange Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (714) 744-7444 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (714) 744-7444 is the Orange Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- Orange County District Attorney · Report Crime - Orange County District Attorney checked 2026-11-09
- 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