# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Virginia ## 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 - **Virginia State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** (804) 674-2000 - **Website:** [Virginia State Police](https://vsp.virginia.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Richmond - **Richmond Police Department** - **Phone:** (804) 646-5100 - **Website:** [Richmond Police Contact Us](https://www.rva.gov/police/contact-us) - **Office Location:** 200 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23220 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency public safety help, including reporting non-urgent crimes and incidents. ### Virginia Beach - **Virginia Beach Police Department** - **Phone:** (757) 385-5000 - **Website:** [VBPD Contact Us](https://police.virginiabeach.gov/community/contact) - **Office Location:** 2509 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 - **Services Provided:** Reporting non-emergencies such as abandoned vehicles and traffic violations. ### Norfolk - **Norfolk Police Department** - **Phone:** (757) 441-5610 - **Website:** [Norfolk Police Non-Emergency](https://www.norfolk.gov/3253/Calling-the-Non-Emergency-Number) - **Office Location:** 100 Brooke Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 - **Services Provided:** Reporting non-emergency situations like auto theft not in progress, loud music complaints, and parking complaints. ### Fairfax - **Fairfax County Police Department** - **Phone:** (703) 803-0026 (Non-emergency number during normal business hours) - **After Hours:** (800) 572-4510 - **Website:** [VSP Division Seven - Fairfax](https://vsp.virginia.gov/sections-units-bureaus/office-locations/division-seven-fairfax/) - **Office Location:** 9801 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency police assistance during and after business hours. ### Roanoke County - **Roanoke County Police Department** - **Phone:** (540) 562-3265 - **Website:** [Roanoke County Emergency Numbers](https://www.roanokecountyva.gov/2821/Emergency-Numbers) - **Office Location:** 5925 Cove Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency police services, including reporting non-urgent incidents. ### Salem - **Salem Police Department** - **Phone:** (540) 375-3078 - **Website:** [Salem VA Police Non-Emergency](https://salemva.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=175) - **Office Location:** 36 E Calhoun St, Salem, VA 24153 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency police assistance, including dispatching officers for non-urgent situations. ### Bedford - **Bedford Police Department** - **Phone:** (540) 586-7827 - **Website:** [Bedford VA Police Non-Emergency](https://www.bedfordva.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=70) - **Office Location:** 215 E Main St, Bedford, VA 24523 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency police services, including connecting callers with dispatchers for non-urgent matters. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** (888) 562-5887 - **Website:** [Virginia Beach Crime Solvers](https://police.virginiabeach.gov/community/contact) - **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 to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [Virginia State Police](https://vsp.virginia.gov/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [Virginia State Police](https://vsp.virginia.gov/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Virginia State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [Virginia State Police](https://vsp.virginia.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Information on filing reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Richmond:** [Richmond Police Contact Us](https://www.rva.gov/police/contact-us) - **Virginia Beach:** [VBPD Contact Us](https://police.virginiabeach.gov/community/contact) --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective police department or visit their official websites._