Hotlines, Tip Lines and Important Numbers

Aside from 911, none of the hotlines listed below should be considered an emergency number. If you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911.
For non-emergency inquiries or requests, please use the MPD Telephone Directory to locate the contact number.
Hotlines
| Hotline | Phone Number | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Police Services | 911 | |
| 311 City Services | 311 | Use (202) 737-4404 of calling from outside DC |
| Anonymous Tip Line | (202) 727-9099 | This number is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers may request to remain anonymous. |
| Anonymously TEXT the MPD | Text message to 50411 |
Give 5-0 the 411 with the new Text Tip Line: 50411. Text messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tips are then analyzed and passed on to the appropriate unit or division for follow-up. Because the tip line is anonymous, the sender will not receive a response to the original message. |
| Child Abuse Hotline | (202) 671-7233 | (202) 671-SAFE if calling from a land line |
| Command Information Center | (202) 727-9099 | 24 Hour |
| Corruption Hotline | (800) 298-4006 | |
| Crime Solvers Tip Line | (800) 673-2777 | More about Crime Solvers |
| Hate Crimes Hotline | (202) 727-0500 | More about Hate Crimes |
|
Firearm Tip Reward Program Report a illegal fiream and get a reward |
(202) 727-9099 |
More about the Firearm Tip Reward Programs |
| Gun Recovery Unit Task Force | (202) 698-5662 | |
|
Operation TIPP (Terrorist Incident Prevention Program) |
(877) 968-9282 | (877) YOU-WATCH if calling from a land line. |
| Public Information Office | (202) 727-4383 |
Police District TTY Phone Numbers
|
District |
Address |
TTY Number |
|---|---|---|
|
First District |
101 M St., SW |
(202) 727-8506 |
|
Second District |
3320 Idaho Ave, NW |
(202) 364-3961 |
|
Third District |
1620 V St, NW |
(202) 518-0008 |
|
Fourth District |
6001 Georgia Ave, NW |
(202) 722-1791 |
|
Fifth District |
1805 Bladensburg Rd, NE |
(202) 727-5437 |
|
Sixth District |
100 42nd St, SE |
(202) 398-5397 |
|
Seventh District |
2455 Alabama Ave, SE |
(202) 889-3574 |
Specialized Unit Phone Numbers
|
Specialized Division |
Address |
TTY Number |
|---|---|---|
|
Family Services |
1700 Rhode Island Ave, NE |
(202) 526-2572 |
|
Family Services |
501 New York Ave, NW |
(202) 638-2673 |
|
Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit |
300 Indiana Ave, NW, Rm. 5125 |
(202) 347-8164 |


