Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Tallahassee, Florida, call the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) — Consolidated Dispatch Agency non-emergency line at 850-606-5800 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Tallahassee
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) — Consolidated Dispatch Agency) | 850-606-5800 | 1 |
| Animal services (Tallahassee Animal Services) | 850-891-2950 | 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 Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) — Consolidated Dispatch Agency say?
"If you need the assistance of a police officer, please call 850-606-5800 if it is not an emergency and 911 if it is an emergency." 1
Who answers the call?
In Tallahassee, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) — Consolidated Dispatch Agency 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Florida: Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Port St. Lucie, Hialeah, Cape Coral. 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 Tallahassee?
850-606-5800, the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) — Consolidated Dispatch Agency non-emergency line 1.
Is 850-606-5800 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 850-606-5800 is the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) — Consolidated Dispatch Agency line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Tallahassee?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) — Consolidated Dispatch Agency has an official online reporting page 1.
What is the animal control number in Tallahassee?
850-891-2950: Animal services (Tallahassee Animal Services) 3. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 5
- City of Tallahassee · TPD | Online Crime Reporting | Public Safety checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Tallahassee · Animal Services | Animal Services 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