# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Louisiana ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** - Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** - For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **Louisiana State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** 1-225-925-6536 - **Website:** [http://www.lsp.org/](http://www.lsp.org/) - **Services Provided:** Assistance with statewide non-emergency police matters, including reporting suspicious activity and obtaining information. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### New Orleans - **New Orleans Police Department (NOPD):** - **Phone:** 1-504-821-2222 - **Website:** [https://nola.gov/nopd/](https://nola.gov/nopd/) - **Office Location:** 715 S Broad St., New Orleans, LA 70119 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, non-urgent crimes, and community patrol inquiries. ### Baton Rouge - **Baton Rouge Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-225-389-2000 - **Website:** [https://www.brla.gov/331/Police](https://www.brla.gov/331/Police) - **Office Location:** 9000 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70815 - **Services Provided:** Lost property reports, vandalism, and non-urgent incident assistance. ### Shreveport - **Shreveport Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-318-673-7300 - **Website:** [https://www.shreveportla.gov/](https://www.shreveportla.gov/) - **Office Location:** 1234 Texas Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101 - **Specialized Services:** Community outreach and abandoned vehicle reports. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-877-903-7867 (LA Crime Stoppers Hotline) - **Website:** [https://www.crimestoppersgno.org/](https://www.crimestoppersgno.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org/](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.usa.gov/law-enforcement](https://www.usa.gov/law-enforcement) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://cops.usdoj.gov/](https://cops.usdoj.gov/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Louisiana State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [http://www.lsp.org/incident.html](http://www.lsp.org/incident.html) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **New Orleans:** [https://nola.gov/online-police-report/](https://nola.gov/online-police-report/) - **Baton Rouge:** [https://www.brla.gov/Online-Reporting](https://www.brla.gov/Online-Reporting) --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Louisiana State Police](http://www.lsp.org/)._