# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - New York ## 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 - **New York State Police (Non-Emergency):** - **Phone:** 1-518-457-6721 - **Website:** [https://www.nysp.gov](https://www.nysp.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters, including traffic violations, reporting property damage, and non-urgent criminal matters. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### New York City - **New York City Police Department (NYPD) - Non-Emergency:** - **Phone:** 1-718-330-1234 - **Website:** [https://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/home/home.shtml](https://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/home/home.shtml) - **Office Location:** 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038 - **Services Provided:** Community patrols, noise complaints, lost property, vandalism reports, traffic issues, and other non-emergency services. ### Buffalo - **Buffalo Police Department - Non-Emergency:** - **Phone:** 1-716-851-4444 - **Website:** [https://www.buffalony.gov/237/Police](https://www.buffalony.gov/237/Police) - **Office Location:** 74 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY 14202 - **Services Provided:** Reporting non-urgent incidents like theft, vandalism, parking violations, and property damage. ### Albany - **Albany Police Department - Non-Emergency:** - **Phone:** 1-518-438-4000 - **Website:** [https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/Police](https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/Police) - **Office Location:** 165 Henry Johnson Blvd, Albany, NY 12210 - **Services Provided:** Reporting crimes such as theft, property damage, and noise complaints, along with community outreach. ### Rochester - **Rochester Police Department - Non-Emergency:** - **Phone:** 1-585-428-6666 - **Website:** [https://www.cityofrochester.gov/police](https://www.cityofrochester.gov/police) - **Office Location:** 185 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14614 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency crime reporting, parking complaints, traffic issues, and suspicious activity. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (New York State):** - **Phone:** 1-800-220-TIPS (1-800-220-8477) - **Website:** [https://www.nyscrimestoppers.org](https://www.nyscrimestoppers.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs (New York State):** - **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.policeone.com](https://www.policeone.com/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://www.communitypolicing.org](https://www.communitypolicing.org/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities to address public safety. ## Online Reporting Tools - **New York State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://www.nysp.gov/online-services](https://www.nysp.gov/online-services) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **New York City:** [https://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/crime_reporting.shtml](https://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/crime_prevention/crime_reporting.shtml) - **Buffalo:** [https://www.buffalony.gov/237/Police](https://www.buffalony.gov/237/Police) - **Albany:** [https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/Police](https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/Departments/Police) --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New York State Police or your local police department._