Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Syracuse, New York, call the Syracuse Police Department non-emergency line at 315-442-5111 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Syracuse
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Syracuse Police Department) | 315-442-5111 | 1 |
| Dog control (Syracuse Police Dog Control Division) | (315) 442-5346 | 3 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Syracuse Police Department say?
"Non-Emergency Number 315-442-5111" 1
Who answers the call?
In Syracuse, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Syracuse Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in New York: New York, Yonkers, Rochester, Albany, Buffalo. Outside city limits and on highways: New York State Police (NYSP). 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 Syracuse?
315-442-5111, the Syracuse Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 315-442-5111 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 315-442-5111 is the Syracuse Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Syracuse?
(315) 442-5346: Dog control (Syracuse Police Dog Control Division) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Syracuse (Syracuse Police Department) · Directory – City of Syracuse checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Syracuse · Dog Control Division – City of Syracuse 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