Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Tyler, Texas, call the Tyler Police Department non-emergency line at (903) 531-1000 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Tyler
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Tyler Police Department) | (903) 531-1000 | 1 |
| Animal Control (City of Tyler) | (903) 535-0045 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Tyler Police Department say?
"Please contact them at their non-emergency number (903) 531-1000." 1
Who answers the call?
In Tyler, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Tyler Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Texas: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi. Outside city limits and on highways: Texas Department of Public Safety — Texas Highway Patrol (DPS). 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 Tyler?
(903) 531-1000, the Tyler Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (903) 531-1000 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (903) 531-1000 is the Tyler Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
What is the animal control number in Tyler?
(903) 535-0045: Animal Control (City of Tyler) 1. In an emergency, call 911 2.
Sources · 4
- City of Tyler · Animal Control | City of Tyler, TX checked 2026-11-09
- 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