Short answer. The Virginia State Police publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below, or dial #77 from a mobile phone 2. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond – Division One (dispatch) | (804) 750-8758 | 2 |
| Culpeper – Division Two (dispatch) | (804) 750-8778 | 2 |
| Appomattox – Division Three (dispatch) | (540) 444-7778 | 2 |
| Wytheville – Division Four (dispatch) | (540) 444-7788 | 2 |
| Chesapeake – Division Five (dispatch) | (804) 750-8788 | 2 |
| Salem – Division Six (dispatch) | (540) 444-7798 | 2 |
| Fairfax – Division Seven (dispatch) | (804) 750-8798 | 2 |
City police in Virginia
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Virginia: Arlington, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Suffolk, Roanoke, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Richmond, Norfolk. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the VSP non-emergency number?
The Virginia State Police has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
What is #77?
The number to reach the Virginia State Police from a mobile phone 2.
Should I call 911 or the VSP non-emergency line?
Call 911 if a life, a person or property is in danger right now 1. Use the non-emergency line for everything else.
Sources · 2
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- Virginia State Police · Dispatch – Virginia State Police checked 2026-11-09