Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Richardson, Texas, call the Richardson Police Department non-emergency line at 972-744-4800 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Richardson
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Richardson Police Department) | 972-744-4800 | 1 |
| City services | 972-744-4111 | 1 |
| Animal Services (City of Richardson) | 972-744-4480 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Richardson Police Department say?
"Police Non-Emergency 972-744-4800" 1
Who answers the call?
In Richardson, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Richardson Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi. Outside city limits and on highways: Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Highway Patrol (DPS). 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 Richardson?
972-744-4800, the Richardson Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 972-744-4800 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 972-744-4800 is the Richardson Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Richardson?
972-744-4480: Animal Services (City of Richardson) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Richardson · 24/7 Response Center | Richardson, TX checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Richardson · Animal Bites | Richardson, TX 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