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What is the police non-emergency number in Spokane Valley?

Spokane Valley Police Department non-emergency line: 509-456-2233. Call 911 in an emergency. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-09· 6 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Spokane Valley, Washington, call the Spokane Valley Police Department non-emergency line at 509-456-2233 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Spokane Valley

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Spokane Valley Police Department) 509-456-2233 1
Animal emergencies (SCRAPS, Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service) 509-477-2533 3
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 4
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 5

What does the Spokane Valley Police Department say?

"Phone: Front Desk: 509-477-3300 or Non-Emergencies 509-456-2233" 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 6:

  • "To file a report over the phone for a crime that is no longer occurring."
  • "If you witnessed a crime that previously occurred."
  • "If you have information about a past crime."
  • "To add information on a previous crime report."
  • "If you are the victim of a crime that is not in progress."
  • "To report a crime after the fact which does not require an officer/deputy at the scene."

Who answers the call?

In Spokane Valley, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Spokane Valley Police Department 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton. 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 Spokane Valley?

509-456-2233, the Spokane Valley Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is 509-456-2233 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 509-456-2233 is the Spokane Valley Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

What is the animal control number in Spokane Valley?

509-477-2533: Animal emergencies (SCRAPS, Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.

Sources · 6

  1. City of Spokane Valley · Spokane Valley Police Department | Spokane Valley, WA checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Spokane Valley · Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Services | Spokane Valley, WA checked 2026-11-09
  4. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  5. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05
  6. Spokane County · Crime Check | Spokane County, WA checked 2026-11-09