Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Sacramento, California, call the Sacramento Police Department non-emergency line at 916-808-5471 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Sacramento
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Sacramento Police Department) | 916-808-5471 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Sacramento Police Department say?
"For all other situations, you can reach us at our non-emergency number: 916-808-5471." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "Use this number for crimes that already occured, when offenders are no longer on scene, for noise complaints, to speak with an officer, or for other non-emergency situations."
Who answers the call?
In Sacramento, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Sacramento Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield. 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 Sacramento?
916-808-5471, the Sacramento Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 916-808-5471 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 916-808-5471 is the Sacramento Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Sacramento?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Sacramento Police Department has an official online reporting page 3.
Sources · 5
- City of Sacramento · Police Department | City of Sacramento checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Sacramento · File a Police Report | City of Sacramento checked 2026-11-05
- 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