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311,
911, & Hotlines
311 Non-Emergency
Number
911 Emergency
Number
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Center
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Know the Different Numbers
In addition to the 911 emergency number, the District of Columbia
has a toll-free telephone number for reporting police non-emergencies:
311.
Use the chart below as a guide to make the right call in the District of Columbia.
| Call |
Description |
| 911
for Emergencies |
- Any crimes in
progress (or just occurred), especially if the suspect is
still on the scene
- Serious violent
crimes such as homicide, robbery, domestic violence and
assault
- Fire/medical
emergencies
- Gunshots or
a person with a gun or other dangerous weapon
- Home/business
intruders
- Vehicle crashes
with personal injury, major property damage or traffic tie-ups
- Or if you see
a criminal you know is wanted by the police
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| 311
for Police Non-Emergencies |
- Property
crimes no longer in progress, such as vandalism, thefts,
graffiti, stolen autos and garage burglaries
- Animal control
problems, such as barking dogs
- Abandoned autos
- Illegally parked
vehicles, vehicles blocking driveways
- Minor vehicle
crashes with no injuries or traffic tie-ups
- Other less-than-life-threatening
situations
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727-1000 for All Other City Services |
- All
other city services, such as Public Works, Consumer and
Regulatory Affairs, Human Services, and the Mayor's Office
- Trash
pick-up problems
- Water/sewer
problems
- City
agency phone numbers, addresses and hours of operations
- Potholes
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