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What is the police non-emergency number in Reno?

Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch) non-emergency line: (775) 334-COPS (2677) (24/7). Call 911 in an emergency. City services: 775-334-4636. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-05· 6 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Reno, Nevada, call the Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch) non-emergency line at (775) 334-COPS (2677) (24/7) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Reno

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch)) (775) 334-COPS (2677), 24/7 1
City services 775-334-4636 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 Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch) say?

"If you have a non-emergency situation contact Public Safety Dispatch non-emergency number (775) 334-COPS (2677)." 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "Noise disturbances"
  • "Parking problems"
  • "Past tense crimes"
  • "Welfare checks"

Who answers the call?

In Reno, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch) 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Nevada: Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas. 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 Reno?

(775) 334-COPS (2677), the Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch) non-emergency line 1.

Is (775) 334-COPS (2677) the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (775) 334-COPS (2677) is the Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch) line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Reno?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Reno Police Department (Public Safety Dispatch) has an official online reporting page 4.

Sources · 6

  1. City of Reno – Public Safety Dispatch · City of Reno, NV checked 2026-11-05
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Reno – Reno Direct · City of Reno, NV checked 2026-11-05
  4. City of Reno – Reno Police Department · Reno, NV Police checked 2026-11-05
  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