Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Portland, Oregon, call the Portland Police Bureau (via le Bureau of Emergency Communications) non-emergency line at 503-823-3333 (24/7) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Portland
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Portland Police Bureau (via le Bureau of Emergency Communications)) | 503-823-3333, 24/7 | 1 |
| City services | 3-1-1 (outside Portland: 503-823-4000) | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Portland Police Bureau (via le Bureau of Emergency Communications) say?
"Call Non-emergency at 503-823-3333" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "Your vehicle was stolen."
- "An assault occurred and the suspect is no longer at the scene."
- "You are involved or witnessed a hit and run."
- "Report a missing person."
- "A community member is harassing you."
- "To report a crime that happened, and the suspect is known."
Who answers the call?
In Portland, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Portland Police Bureau (via le Bureau of Emergency Communications) 1.
Other cities
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 Portland?
503-823-3333, the Portland Police Bureau (via le Bureau of Emergency Communications) non-emergency line 1.
Is 503-823-3333 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 503-823-3333 is the Portland Police Bureau (via le Bureau of Emergency Communications) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Portland?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Portland Police Bureau (via le Bureau of Emergency Communications) has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Portland, Oregon · When to call 3-1-1, non-emergency (503-823-3333) or other resources | Portland.gov checked 2026-11-05
- 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