Short answer. The Washington State Patrol publishes a non-emergency number for each district: find yours in the table below. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 1.
Who to call
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 1 |
Non-emergency numbers by district
| District | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 – Tacoma | (253) 538-3240 | 2 |
| District 2 – Bellevue | (425) 401-7788 | 2 |
| District 3 – Yakima | (509) 575-2320 | 2 |
| District 4 – Spokane | (509) 227-6566 | 2 |
| District 5 – Vancouver | (360) 449-7999 | 2 |
| District 6 – Wenatchee | (509) 682-8090 | 2 |
| District 7 – Marysville | (360) 654-1204 | 2 |
| District 8 – Bremerton | (360) 473-0300 | 2 |
City police in Washington
Inside a city, non-emergency calls usually go to the city police or sheriff. City lines in Washington: Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Spokane Valley, Renton, Federal Way. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WSP non-emergency number?
The Washington State Patrol has one per district: see the table above. In an emergency, call 911 1.
Should I call 911 or the WSP 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
- Washington State Patrol · Contact Us - Washington State Patrol checked 2026-11-09