# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Ohio ## 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 - **Ohio State Highway Patrol - Non-Emergency:** - **Phone:** 1-877-7PATROL (1-877-772-8765) - **Website:** [https://statepatrol.ohio.gov](https://statepatrol.ohio.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency assistance, traffic incidents, and state highway-related issues. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Region/City 1 - Columbus - **Columbus Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-614-645-4545 - **Website:** [https://www.columbus.gov/police/](https://www.columbus.gov/police/) - **Office Location:** 120 Marconi Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, property damage, non-urgent crime reporting. ### Region/City 2 - Cleveland - **Cleveland Division of Police:** - **Phone:** 1-216-621-1234 - **Website:** [https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city/dep/Police/main](https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city/dep/Police/main) - **Office Location:** 1300 Ontario St, Cleveland, OH 44113 - **Services Provided:** Non-urgent criminal activity, suspicious activity reporting, traffic violations. ### Region/City 3 - Cincinnati - **Cincinnati Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-513-765-1212 - **Website:** [https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/) - **Office Location:** 310 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45203 - **Services Provided:** Vandalism, parking violations, non-urgent disturbances. ### Region/City 4 - Akron - **Akron Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-330-375-2552 - **Website:** [https://www.akronohio.gov](https://www.akronohio.gov/) - **Office Location:** 217 S High St, Akron, OH 44308 - **Services Provided:** Reporting lost property, non-urgent incidents, and vehicle-related issues. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers of Central Ohio (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-614-461-TIPS (1-614-461-8477) - **Website:** [https://www.stopcrime.org](https://www.stopcrime.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.ojp.gov](https://www.ojp.gov/) - **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. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Ohio State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/](https://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Columbus:** [https://www.columbus.gov/police/](https://www.columbus.gov/police/) - **Cleveland:** [https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city/dep/Police/main](https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city/dep/Police/main) - **Cincinnati:** [https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/) --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact your local police department or visit their official website._