# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Rhode Island ## 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 - **Rhode Island State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** (401) 444-1000 - **Website:** [http://risp.ri.gov](http://risp.ri.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Providence - **Providence Police Department:** - **Phone:** (401) 272-3121 - **Website:** [https://www.providenceri.gov/police/](https://www.providenceri.gov/police/) - **Office Location:** 325 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, property theft, parking violations. ### Warwick - **Warwick Police Department:** - **Phone:** (401) 468-4200 - **Website:** [https://www.warwickpd.org](https://www.warwickpd.org/) - **Office Location:** 99 Veterans Memorial Dr, Warwick, RI 02886 - **Services Provided:** Non-urgent crime reports, traffic concerns, lost property. ### Newport - **Newport Police Department:** - **Phone:** (401) 847-1306 - **Website:** [https://www.cityofnewport.com/police](https://www.cityofnewport.com/police) - **Office Location:** 120 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 - **Specialized Services:** Community outreach, parking enforcement, vandalism reports. ### Cranston - **Cranston Police Department:** - **Phone:** (401) 942-2211 - **Website:** [https://www.cranstonpoliceri.com](https://www.cranstonpoliceri.com/) - **Office Location:** 5 Garfield Ave, Cranston, RI 02920 - **Services Provided:** Lost property, suspicious activity, neighborhood complaints. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) - **Website:** [https://www.p3tips.com](https://www.p3tips.com/) - **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 - **Rhode Island State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [http://risp.ri.gov/reporting](http://risp.ri.gov/reporting) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Providence:** [https://www.providenceri.gov/police/report-a-crime/](https://www.providenceri.gov/police/report-a-crime/) - **Warwick:** [https://www.warwickpd.org/report-a-crime](https://www.warwickpd.org/report-a-crime) --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact your local police department._