Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Peoria, Illinois, call the Peoria Police Department non-emergency line at 309-673-4521 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Peoria
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Peoria Police Department) | 309-673-4521 | 1 |
| Animal control (Peoria County Animal Protection Services) | (309) 672-2440 | 3 |
| Fire department, non-emergency (Peoria Fire Department) | 309-674-3131 | 1 |
| Peoria County Sheriff, non-emergency | 309-672-6011 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Peoria Police Department say?
"Peoria Police Phone: 309-673-4521" 1
Who answers the call?
In Peoria, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Peoria Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Illinois: Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Rockford, Elgin, Springfield. Outside city limits and on highways: Illinois State Police (ISP). 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 Peoria?
309-673-4521, the Peoria Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 309-673-4521 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 309-673-4521 is the Peoria Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Peoria?
(309) 672-2440: Animal control (Peoria County Animal Protection Services) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the fire department non-emergency number in Peoria?
309-674-3131: Fire department, non-emergency (Peoria Fire Department) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the sheriff's non-emergency number in Peoria?
309-672-6011: Peoria County Sheriff, non-emergency 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Peoria · FAQs • What are the non-emergency numbers? checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Peoria County · Animal Control | Peoria County, IL checked 2026-11-09
- 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