Call 9-1-1 When:

You see smoke or fire.
Someone’s life and/or property are in immediate danger.
You see a crime being committed.
Rescue or emergency medical assistance is needed.

Not Sure If You Should Call? Then call 9-1-1 and let trained personnel decide.

Non-Emergency Line

Unless you need an immediate response to a fire, medical or police emergency, call the non-emergency number at (206) 296-3311. Using the non-emergency number keeps 9-1-1 available for true emergencies.

Some examples of times when you should call (206) 296-3311 are:

Your house or car was broken into yesterday.
Your runaway child has returned home.
You need to add additional items to the burglary report which you made last week.
Your car was stolen sometime overnight.
Someone stole your bicycle while you were at school.
There is an abandoned vehicle on your street

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