# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Texas ## 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 - **Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS):** - **Phone:** (512) 424-2000 (Main Switchboard) - **Website:** [https://www.dps.texas.gov](https://www.dps.texas.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for public safety, crime reporting, and information on state police matters. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Austin - **Austin Police Department:** - **Phone:** (512) 974-5000 (Non-Emergency Dispatch) - **Website:** [https://www.austintexas.gov/department/police](https://www.austintexas.gov/department/police) - **Office Location:** 715 E 8th St, Austin, TX 78701 - **Services Provided:** Non-urgent crime reporting, traffic complaints, and neighborhood safety. ### Dallas - **Dallas Police Department:** - **Phone:** (214) 744-4444 - **Website:** [https://dallaspolice.net](https://dallaspolice.net/) - **Office Location:** 1400 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75215 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, property crime reports, and abandoned vehicle issues. ### Houston - **Houston Police Department:** - **Phone:** (713) 884-3131 - **Website:** [https://www.houstontx.gov/police](https://www.houstontx.gov/police) - **Office Location:** 1200 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency crime reporting, noise complaints, and community services. ### San Antonio - **San Antonio Police Department:** - **Phone:** (210) 207-7273 (SAPD Non-Emergency) - **Website:** [https://www.sanantonio.gov/SAPD](https://www.sanantonio.gov/SAPD) - **Office Location:** 315 S Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, TX 78207 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, vandalism reports, and suspicious activity follow-up. ### Fort Worth - **Fort Worth Police Department:** - **Phone:** (817) 392-4222 - **Website:** [https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/police](https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/police) - **Office Location:** 1000 Calvert St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol, lost property reports, and parking violations. ## Additional Resources - **Texas Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-800-252-TIPS (8477) - **Website:** [https://gov.texas.gov/organization/crime-stoppers](https://gov.texas.gov/organization/crime-stoppers) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Texas Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts for organizing local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records-service](https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records-service) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing in Texas:** - **Website:** [https://www.texaspolicechiefs.org](https://www.texaspolicechiefs.org/) - **Description:** Resources on how Texas law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Texas DPS Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://www.iwatchtx.org](https://www.iwatchtx.org/) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes or suspicious activity. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Austin:** [Online Crime Reporting](https://www.austintexas.gov/department/online-crime-reporting) - **Houston:** [Citizen Online Police Report](https://www.houstontx.gov/police/online_report.htm) --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._