For whatever reason, some people may not feel comfortable using either 9-1-1 or the police non-emergency number 3-1-1 to report information regarding crimes. That’s why the Chicago Police Department created various telephone hotline numbers as another option for reporting information.
These hotlines protect the anonymity of the caller and help simplify the process of reporting crime information. The hotlines are easy to remember and require only that you leave a message, give information, or state the purpose of your call — all without having to identify yourself or your location.
However, the hotlines should never be used to report crimes in progress or other emergency situations. 9-1-1 is the appropriate number for these situations.
Anti-Gun Enforcement
Telephone: (877) CPD-GUNS (273-4867)
Bomb & Arson Hotline
Telephone: (773) 533-FIRE (3473)
CAPS Implementation Office
Telephone: (312) 745-5900
Drug Hotline
Telephone: (800) CRACK44 (272-2544)
TTY: (312) 747-3673
Emergencies
Telephone: 911
TTY: 911
Gang Hotline
Telephone: (312) 746-GANG (4264)
TTY: (312) 746-4276
Non-Emergencies
Telephone: 311 (within city limits)
Telephone: 312-746-6000 (outside of city limits)
TTY: 311