# 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)
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_Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New York State Police or your local police department._