Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Stamford, Connecticut, call the Stamford Police Department non-emergency line at 203-977-4444 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Stamford
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Stamford Police Department) | 203-977-4444 | 1 |
| Animal control (Stamford Animal Control Center) | (203) 977-4437 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Stamford Police Department say?
"Routine or non-emergency calls should be reported by calling 203-977-4444 or you may coming to Police HQ at 805 Bedford Street." 1
Who answers the call?
In Stamford, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Stamford Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Connecticut: Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury. Outside city limits and on highways: Connecticut State Police (CSP). 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 Stamford?
203-977-4444, the Stamford Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 203-977-4444 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 203-977-4444 is the Stamford Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Stamford?
(203) 977-4437: Animal control (Stamford Animal Control Center) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Stamford · Report a Crime | Stamford, CT checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Stamford · Animal Control | Stamford, CT 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