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What is the police non-emergency number in Tempe?

Tempe Police Department non-emergency line: 480-350-8311. Call 911 in an emergency. City services: 480-350-4311. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-09· 5 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Tempe, Arizona, call the Tempe Police Department non-emergency line at 480-350-8311 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Tempe

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Tempe Police Department) 480-350-8311 1
City services 480-350-4311 3
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 4
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 5

What does the Tempe Police Department say?

"NON-EMERGENCY: Dial 480-350-8311" 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "For non-emergencies, questions, or service requests, we encourage you to use the information provided here to connect with the appropriate unit or staff member."

Who answers the call?

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

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Arizona: Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Peoria. Outside city limits and on highways: Arizona Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol Division) (AZDPS). 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 Tempe?

480-350-8311, the Tempe Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is 480-350-8311 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 480-350-8311 is the Tempe Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Sources · 5

  1. City of Tempe · Department Directory | City of Tempe, AZ checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. City of Tempe · Tempe 311, One Call to City Hall | City of Tempe, AZ checked 2026-11-09
  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