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What is the police non-emergency number in Thornton?

Who to call in Thornton when it is not an emergency: the Thornton Police Department non-emergency line and online reporting, each with its official source. Call 911 in an emergency.

Updated 2026-11-09· 4 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Thornton, Colorado, call the Thornton Police Department non-emergency line at 720-977-5150 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Thornton

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Thornton Police Department) 720-977-5150 1
Report a crime online Official online reporting 1
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 3
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 4

What does the Thornton Police Department say?

"If this is an emergency, text or call 911 Non-emergency: 720-977-5150" 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "No emergency? No suspect? No physical evidence? File a report from home. Thornton incidents only."

Who answers the call?

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

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Greeley. Outside city limits and on highways: Colorado State Patrol (CSP). 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 Thornton?

720-977-5150, the Thornton Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is 720-977-5150 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 720-977-5150 is the Thornton Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Thornton?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Thornton Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.

Sources · 4

  1. Thornton Police Department · Thornton Police Department | CiviKit checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  4. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05