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What is the police non-emergency number in Tampa?

Tampa Police Department non-emergency line: (813) 231-6130. Call 911 in an emergency. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-05· 5 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Tampa, Florida, call the Tampa Police Department non-emergency line at (813) 231-6130 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Tampa

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Tampa Police Department) (813) 231-6130 1
Report a crime online Official online reporting 3
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 4
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 5

What does the Tampa Police Department say?

"Dial (813) 231-6130 for Police non-emergency." 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "Delayed or ”not in progress” offenses"
  • "Intoxicated persons who are not disorderly"
  • "Cars blocking the street or driveway"
  • "Non-injury auto accidents"
  • "Minor complaints"

Who answers the call?

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

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Florida: Jacksonville, Miami, 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 Tampa?

(813) 231-6130, the Tampa Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is (813) 231-6130 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (813) 231-6130 is the Tampa Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Tampa?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Tampa Police Department has an official online reporting page 3.

Sources · 5

  1. City of Tampa · 9-1-1 Emergency Information | City of Tampa checked 2026-11-05
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Tampa · Online Reporting | City of Tampa checked 2026-11-05
  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