Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, call the Tuscaloosa Police Department non-emergency line at 205-349-2121 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Tuscaloosa
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Tuscaloosa Police Department) | 205-349-2121 | 1 |
| City services | 311 | 3 |
| Animal shelter (Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter) | 205-752-9101 | 4 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 5 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 6 |
What does the Tuscaloosa Police Department say?
"If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 205-349-2121." 1
Who answers the call?
In Tuscaloosa, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Tuscaloosa Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Alabama: Huntsville, Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery. Outside city limits and on highways: Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (Highway Patrol Division) (ALEA). 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 Tuscaloosa?
205-349-2121, the Tuscaloosa Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 205-349-2121 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 205-349-2121 is the Tuscaloosa Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Tuscaloosa?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Tuscaloosa Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.
What is the animal control number in Tuscaloosa?
205-752-9101: Animal shelter (Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter) 4. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 6
- City of Tuscaloosa · Police Reports | City of Tuscaloosa checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Tuscaloosa · Who do I call for general police information? | City of Tuscaloosa checked 2026-11-09
- Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency · Other Important Numbers | Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency checked 2026-11-09
- 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