Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Renton, Washington, call the Renton Police Department non-emergency line at 425-235-2121 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Renton
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Renton Police Department) | 425-235-2121 | 1 |
| Animal Control Office (Renton Police Department) | 425-430-7550 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Renton Police Department say?
"Renton Police Department Non-Emergency 425-235-2121" 1
Who answers the call?
In Renton, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Renton Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Spokane Valley. Outside city limits and on highways: Washington State Patrol (WSP). 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 Renton?
425-235-2121, the Renton Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 425-235-2121 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 425-235-2121 is the Renton Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Renton?
425-430-7550: Animal Control Office (Renton Police Department) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 4
- City of Renton · Animal Control | City of Renton 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