Common questions

What can you call 101 for?

What can you call 101 for?

Why should I call 101? Use the non-emergency number 101 for situations that do not require an immediate police response. This will help keep 999 available for when there is an emergency, e.g. if a crime is taking place, or somebody is in immediate danger – for these types of incidents, always call 999.

How do I contact a non-emergency local police?

Non-emergency – 101 Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.

Should I call 111 police?

The police and NHS have released new numbers for people to dial when they need help fast but in a non-emergency situation. The lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to get in touch with the police the number to dial is 101 and the number for the NHS is 111.

Can you report to 101 anonymously?

If it’s not an emergency, you can call the police on 101 or go to your local police station. You might also be able to report it to your local police force online. If you want to report a crime anonymously, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or give them information online.

Is 101 free from EE?

Calls to the 101 police non-emergency number will be free from April 2020. The Home Office has announced that it will scrap the 15p charge and spend £5m a year to fund the phone service in the UK. The 101 number was introduced in December 2011 to free-up calls to 999. …

What is the non emergency number for Hertfordshire?

The non-emergency number for Hertfordshire is 101. Please use it to: report an incident or a crime that has happened (not an incident or crime in progress as this should be a 999 call) To contact police in an emergency always dial 999.

Is there a counter service at Hertford police station?

There is no counter service at Hertford Police Station. The non-emergency number for Hertfordshire is 101. Please use it to: report an incident or a crime that has happened (not an incident or crime in progress as this should be a 999 call) To contact police in an emergency always dial 999.

Who is the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire Constabulary?

Hertfordshire Constabulary is currently recruiting police officers and Chief Constable Charlie Hall is keen to emphasise that we welcome applications from people with different life experiences and backgrounds.

When to report a non emergency traffic offence?

Report non-emergency anti-social, careless or reckless driving if you don’t have video evidence. Report non-emergency anti-social, careless or reckless driving (a traffic offence) if you have video evidence. Report fraud if you believe you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber-crime.