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Save the Police Assistance Line: 131 444
For non-emergency police matters, call 131 444 instead of 000. Use it for reporting theft, damage, or suspicious activity.
Why this matters
131 444 frees up 000 for emergencies. Plus, you can report things online in most states.
How to do it
How to do it
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Save 131 444 in your phone as 'Police non-emergency'
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Call for non-urgent matters like theft from a car, lost property, noise complaints
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You can also report some crimes online via your state police website
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For crimes in progress or life-threatening situations, always call 000
If you're unsure whether something is an emergency, call 000. They'd rather you call than not.
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