# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Vermont ## 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 - **Vermont State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** 802-244-8727 (non-emergency dispatch) - **Website:** [https://vsp.vermont.gov](https://vsp.vermont.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters, including reporting minor crimes, traffic-related concerns, and suspicious activities. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Burlington - **Burlington Police Department** - **Phone:** 802-658-2704 (non-emergency) - **Website:** [https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Police](https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Police) - **Office Location:** 1 North Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401 - **Services Provided:** Community patrols, traffic concerns, noise complaints, and property-related issues. ### Montpelier - **Montpelier Police Department** - **Phone:** 802-223-3445 (non-emergency) - **Website:** [https://www.montpelier-vt.org/police](https://www.montpelier-vt.org/police) - **Office Location:** 1 Pitkin Court, Montpelier, VT 05602 - **Services Provided:** Lost property reports, vandalism follow-up, and non-urgent incidents. ### Rutland - **Rutland City Police Department** - **Phone:** 802-773-1816 (non-emergency) - **Website:** [https://www.rutlandcity.org/police](https://www.rutlandcity.org/police) - **Office Location:** 108 Wales Street, Rutland, VT 05701 - **Specialized Services:** Community outreach, parking violations, and property crime assistance. ### Brattleboro - **Brattleboro Police Department** - **Phone:** 802-257-7950 (non-emergency) - **Website:** [https://www.brattleboropolice.org](https://www.brattleboropolice.org/) - **Office Location:** 62 Black Mountain Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301 - **Services Provided:** Traffic complaints, noise disturbances, and community policing. ### Bennington - **Bennington Police Department** - **Phone:** 802-442-1030 (non-emergency) - **Website:** [https://benningtonpolice.com](https://benningtonpolice.com/) - **Office Location:** 118 South Street, Bennington, VT 05201 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, property disputes, and public safety education. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-800-427-8477 - **Website:** [https://www.vtips.us](https://www.vtips.us/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity in Vermont. - **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://vsp.vermont.gov](https://vsp.vermont.gov/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Police](https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Police) - **Description:** Resources on how local police collaborate with residents. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Vermont State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://vsp.vermont.gov/online-services](https://vsp.vermont.gov/online-services) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes like theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Burlington:** [https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Police/Online-Reporting](https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Police/Online-Reporting) - **Montpelier:** [https://www.montpelier-vt.org/police](https://www.montpelier-vt.org/police) --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Vermont State Police._