Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Toledo, Ohio, call the Toledo Police Department non-emergency line at (419) 255-8443 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Toledo
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Toledo Police Department) | (419) 255-8443 | 1 |
| City services | 419-936-2020 | 3 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 4 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 5 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 6 |
What does the Toledo Police Department say?
"Emergencies Dial 911 Non-emergency Dispatch (419) 255-8443" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 4:
- "If you don't have an emergency and you wish to have police call you back to take an incident report (not accident report) over the phone, call (419) 255-8443 and ask the call-taker to notify the Telephone Reporting Unit."
Who answers the call?
In Toledo, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Toledo Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati. 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 Toledo?
(419) 255-8443, the Toledo Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (419) 255-8443 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (419) 255-8443 is the Toledo Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Toledo?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Toledo Police Department has an official online reporting page 4.
Sources · 6
- Toledo Police Department · Contact Crime Stoppers | Anonymous Tip Line Toledo by TPD checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Toledo · City of Toledo | Engage Toledo checked 2026-11-05
- Toledo Police Department · Online Police Report | File a Report checked 2026-11-05
- 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