Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Santa Clarita, California, call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Santa Clarita Valley Station) non-emergency line at (661) 260-4000 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Santa Clarita
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Santa Clarita Valley Station)) | (661) 260-4000 | 1 |
| Animal control, reports and cases (LA County Animal Care and Control) | (661) 940-4191 | 3 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Santa Clarita Valley Station) say?
"please call 9-1-1 or contact Santa Clarita Station via phone at (661) 260-4000." 1
Who answers the call?
In Santa Clarita, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Santa Clarita Valley Station) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland. Outside city limits and on highways: California Highway Patrol (CHP). 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 Santa Clarita?
(661) 260-4000, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Santa Clarita Valley Station) non-emergency line 1.
Is (661) 260-4000 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (661) 260-4000 is the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Santa Clarita Valley Station) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Santa Clarita?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Santa Clarita Valley Station) has an official online reporting page 1.
What is the animal control number in Santa Clarita?
(661) 940-4191: Animal control, reports and cases (LA County Animal Care and Control) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department · Santa Clarita Valley Station | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Santa Clarita · Animal Care - Community Preservation 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