Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Temecula, California, call the Temecula Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station) non-emergency line at 951-696-HELP (4357) (24/7) 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Temecula
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Temecula Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station)) | 951-696-HELP (4357), 24/7 | 1 |
| City services | 951-694-6444 | 1 |
| Animal control (Animal Friends of the Valleys) | 951-674-0618, Mon-Sat 8:00 - 5:00 | 1 |
| Fire department, non-emergency (Temecula Fire) | 951-940-6948 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Temecula Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station) say?
"Temecula Residents (Non-emergency)...951-696-HELP (4357)" 1
Who answers the call?
In Temecula, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Temecula Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland. Outside city limits and on highways: California Highway Patrol (CHP). 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 Temecula?
951-696-HELP (4357), the Temecula Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station) non-emergency line 1.
Is 951-696-HELP (4357) the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 951-696-HELP (4357) is the Temecula Police Department (Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Temecula?
951-674-0618: Animal control (Animal Friends of the Valleys) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
What is the fire department non-emergency number in Temecula?
951-940-6948: Fire department, non-emergency (Temecula Fire) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 4
- City of Temecula · Temecula Emergency & Useful Numbers checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 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