Short answer. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office (Thousand Oaks Police Department, East County Patrol Station) does not publish a separate non-emergency line . Follow the instruction on its official page, and call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1.
Who to call in Thousand Oaks
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
| Police, non-emergency (Ventura County Sheriff's Office (Thousand Oaks Police Department, East County Patrol Station)) | No separate line published | |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 2 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 3 |
Who answers the call?
In Thousand Oaks, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office (Thousand Oaks Police Department, East County Patrol Station) .
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
Is there a police non-emergency number in Thousand Oaks?
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office (Thousand Oaks Police Department, East County Patrol Station) does not publish a separate one . In an emergency, call 911 1.
Sources · 3
- 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