# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Tennessee ## 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 - **Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP):** - **Phone:** Dial ***THP (*847)** on any cell phone for non-emergency highway incidents. - **Website:** [Tennessee Highway Patrol](https://www.tn.gov/safety/tennessee-highway-patrol.html) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency highway incidents, such as minor accidents or road hazards. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Nashville - **Metropolitan Nashville Police Department** - **Phone:** (615) 862-8600 - **Website:** [hubNashville](https://hub.nashville.gov/s/request-type/a0ut0000001GMMUAA4/request-nonemergency-police-assistance?language=en_US) - **Office Location:** 600 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 - **Services Provided:** Reporting minor incidents, noise complaints, and other non-urgent matters. ### Memphis - **Memphis Police Department** - **Phone:** (901) 545-2677 ext. 0 - **Website:** [Memphis Police Department](https://www.memphispolice.org/) - **Office Location:** 170 N Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 - **Services Provided:** Assistance with minor accidents, barking dogs, locked vehicles, legal advice, and non-urgent reports. ### Knoxville - **Knoxville Police Department** - **Phone:** (865) 215-4010 - **Website:** [Knoxville Police Department](https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/police_department) - **Office Location:** 1650 Huron Street, Knoxville, TN 37917 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, community patrol, parking violations, and other non-urgent matters. ### Chattanooga - **Chattanooga Police Department** - **Phone:** (423) 698-2525 - **Website:** [Chattanooga Police Department](https://www.chattanooga.gov/police-department) - **Office Location:** 3410 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency assistance, including suspicious activity reports and non-urgent crimes. ### Clarksville - **Clarksville Police Department** - **Phone:** (931) 552-1011 - **Website:** [Clarksville Police Department](https://www.cityofclarksville.com/214/Police-Department) - **Office Location:** 135 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37040 - **Services Provided:** Lost property reports, vandalism follow-ups, and other community concerns. ### Murfreesboro - **Murfreesboro Police Department** - **Phone:** (615) 849-2670 - **Website:** [Murfreesboro Police Department](https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/166/Police) - **Office Location:** 1004 N Highland Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 - **Services Provided:** Community outreach, abandoned vehicle reports, and minor crime reports. ### Johnson City - **Johnson City Police Department** - **Phone:** (423) 434-6160 - **Website:** [Johnson City Police Department](https://www.johnsoncitytn.org/departments/police) - **Office Location:** 601 E Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37601 - **Services Provided:** Non-urgent community concerns and crime reporting. ### Jackson - **Jackson Police Department** - **Phone:** (731) 425-8630 - **Website:** [Jackson Police Department](https://www.jacksontn.gov/government/departments/police) - **Office Location:** 234 Institute Street, Jackson, TN 38301 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, property damage reports, and community patrol. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** (865) 215-7165 - **Website:** [East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers](https://www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [National Neighborhood Watch](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts for organizing local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [Knoxville Police Department - When to Call Non-Emergency Line](https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/police_department/when_to_call_non-emergency_line_instead_of_9-1-1) - **Description:** Learn the appropriate uses for emergency and non-emergency contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [Community Policing Consortium](https://www.communitypolicing.org/) - **Description:** Resources on collaboration between law enforcement and local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Tennessee Highway Patrol Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [Tennessee Highway Patrol](https://www.tn.gov/safety/tennessee-highway-patrol.html) - **Services Provided:** Reporting highway-related incidents. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Nashville:** [hubNashville](https://hub.nashville.gov/s/request) - **Memphis:** [Memphis Police Online Reporting](https://www.memphispolice.org/) --- _Updated as of January 2025. 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