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Police Emergency Number in United States

The national police emergency number in United States is 911. Call this number to reach emergency police services anywhere in United States. The United States has a decentralized law enforcement system with federal, state, county, and municipal police agencies. The FBI handles federal crimes. Most cities are served by their own municipal police departments or county sheriff's offices.

Police emergency number — United States

911

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Call 911

Other Emergency Numbers in United States

Fire service
911
Ambulance
911

About Policing in United States

The United States has a decentralized law enforcement system with federal, state, county, and municipal police agencies. The FBI handles federal crimes. Most cities are served by their own municipal police departments or county sheriff's offices.

Country Information

Police emergency
911
ISO code
US
Calling code
+1
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Continent
North America

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Police emergency:
911
General emergency:
911
Fire:
911
Ambulance:
911

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