Crises can happen when you least expect it, and knowing which Tampa emergency phone numbers to call can make all the difference. In case of an emergency, call 911. But if you experience an urgent situation that isn’t an emergency, dialing a non-emergency line is the right choice. How do you know whether to dial 911 or call a non-emergency phone number instead? According to the City of Tampa, you should call 911 if there’s a fire, you see a life-threatening situation, like a fight, gas leak, or a person with a weapon, there’s a crime in progress, or someone is experiencing a severe medical condition, like a seizure, serious wounds, or chest pain. You can utilize a non-emergency line if a crime isn’t in progress. Examples include auto accidents without injuries, vandalism, minor injuries, and noise complaints.
When you call a non-emergency line, it’s important to remember that law enforcement prioritizes emergency calls, which means you may have to wait longer than expected for a response. However, this wait is worth it, especially if you need to file a report. Below, you’ll find non-emergency phone numbers for law enforcement agencies in the Tampa Bay area. If you live in an incorporated area covered by a police agency, you can call them when you need a law enforcement response. You’ll likely need to dial the sheriff’s office if you’re in an unincorporated part of the county.
Local Sheriff’s Offices
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency line): (813) 247-8200
Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency line): (727) 847-8102
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency line): (727) 582-6200
Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency line): (352) 754-6830
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency line): (941) 747-3011
Polk County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency line): (863) 298-6200
Tampa Police Department (non-emergency line): (813) 231-6130
Temple Terrace Police Department (non-emergency line): (813) 506-6500
Plant City Police Department (non-emergency line): (813) 757-9200
New Port Richey Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 841-4550
Port Richey Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 816-1919
Dade City Police Department (non-emergency line): (352) 521-1490
Zephyrhills Police Department (non-emergency line): (813) 780-0050
Belleair Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 588-3769
Pinellas Park Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 369-7864
Clearwater Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 562-4242
Gulfport Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 582-6177
St. Petersburg Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 893-7780
Indian Shores Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 595-5414
Kenneth City Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 498-8941
Largo Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 587-6728
Tarpon Springs Police Department (non-emergency line): (727) 938-2849
Bradenton Police Department (non-emergency line): (941) 932-9300
Bradenton Beach Police Department (non-emergency line): (941) 778-6311
Palmetto Police Department (non-emergency line): (941) 721-2000
Holmes Beach Police Department (non-emergency line): (941) 708-5804
Sarasota Police Department (non-emergency line): (941) 263-6773
Auburndale Police (non-emergency line): (863) 965-5555
Haines City Police (non-emergency line): (863) 421-3636
Bartow Police (non-emergency line): (863) 534-5034
Davenport Police (non-emergency line): (863) 419-3306
Lake Wales Police (non-emergency line): 863-678-4223
Eagle Lake Police (non-emergency line): (863) 298-6200
Fort Meade Police (non-emergency line): (863) 285-1100
Lake Alfred Police (non-emergency line): (863) 291-5200
Lake Hamilton Police (non-emergency line): (863) 439-1561
Winter Haven Police (non-emergency line): (863) 291-5858
Lakeland Police (non-emergency line): (863) 834-6900
Florida Division of Emergency Management: (850) 413-9969
Florida Highway Patrol: (727) 570-5010
State of Florida Emergency Hotline: (800) 342-3557
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