For non-emergency police assistance in California, you can contact your local law enforcement agency directly. Here are resources and general guidelines: --- ### **When to Use Non-Emergency Police Assistance** Non-emergency police assistance is for situations where immediate danger or harm is not present, such as: - Noise complaints. - Reporting a crime that is no longer in progress. - Filing police reports for lost items or minor accidents. - Suspicious activity that doesn’t require urgent intervention. --- ### **Statewide Non-Emergency Numbers** 1. **California Highway Patrol (CHP) Non-Emergency Line** - For road hazards, minor accidents, or non-urgent traffic issues. - Phone: 1-800-TELL-CHP (1-800-835-5247) - Website: [www.chp.ca.gov](https://www.chp.ca.gov/) 2. **Local Police Departments and Sheriff Offices** - Use the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) directory to find your local department. - Website: [www.caloes.ca.gov](https://www.caloes.ca.gov/) --- ### **Major City Non-Emergency Police Numbers** 1. **Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)** - Non-Emergency: 1-877-ASK-LAPD (1-877-275-5273) - Website: [www.lapdonline.org](https://www.lapdonline.org/) 2. **San Francisco Police Department (SFPD)** - Non-Emergency: 1-415-553-0123 - Website: [www.sanfranciscopolice.org](https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/) 3. **San Diego Police Department (SDPD)** - Non-Emergency: 1-619-531-2000 - Website: [www.sandiego.gov/police](https://www.sandiego.gov/police) 4. **Sacramento Police Department** - Non-Emergency: 1-916-808-5471 - Website: [www.cityofsacramento.org/Police](https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Police) 5. **Oakland Police Department** - Non-Emergency: 1-510-777-3333 - Website: [www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police](https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police) --- ### **Additional Services** 1. **California 2-1-1 Service** - For general community assistance, referrals, and to connect with local non-emergency services. - Phone: Dial 2-1-1 - Website: [www.211ca.org](https://www.211ca.org/) 2. **Online Police Reporting** Many police departments in California offer online systems for filing non-emergency reports. Check your local police department’s website for an online reporting option. --- ### **Reporting Non-Urgent Crimes** If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies as non-emergency, you can call the non-emergency line, and dispatchers can guide you appropriately. Let me know if you need help finding a specific department’s contact information!