When not to call 911


DO NOT DIAL 911 for GENERAL INFORMATION or NON-EMERGENCY PURPOSES such as those listed below.


Stillwater, Oklahoma Local Law Enforcement Jurisdictions:

            Stillwater Police Department:  405-372-4171

            Oklahoma State University Police Department:  405-744-6528

            Payne County Sheriff’s Office:  405-372-4522


  1. ➡assistance request  In case of urgent issues, contact the appropriate City of Stillwater Department.  Assistance Request Form or City of Stillwater Directory.pdf

  2. ➡all your local law enforcement jurisdiction (see Stillwater numbers above) or the City of Stillwater Fire Department, 405-742-8308

  3. ➡seeking information from a police, sheriff, or fire office  Call your local law enforcement jurisdiction (see Stillwater numbers above) or the City of Stillwater Fire Department, 405-742-8308

  4. ➡poisoning  If someone believes he is poisoned, call 911; For information call the Oklahoma Poison Control Hotline, 1-800-222-1222

  5. ➡checking weather conditions Listen to a local radio station or visit weather.com or the National Weather Service website

  6. ➡power outages during a storm  Depending on your provider: City of Stillwater, 405-372-3292; CREC, 405-372-2884; OG&E,1-800-522-6870

  7. ➡barking dogs  Call your local law enforcement jurisdiction (see Stillwater numbers above)

  8. ➡lost pets  City of Stillwater Animal Welfare Division, 405-372-0334

  9. ➡finding a towed vehicle  Call local tow company if towed from private property, otherwise call your local law enforcement jurisdiction (see Stillwater numbers above)

  10. ➡asking about traffic tickets  Call the number indicated on the ticket

  11. ➡asking directions  Call your destination and ask directions; Do an internet search of the address at Google Maps or MapQuest

  12. ➡asking about school openings and closures  Call the individual school, visit their website, or listen to the local radio; See Stillwater Public Schools

  13. ➡asking about school bus schedules  Stillwater Public Schools, 405-533-6347 or visit SPC Transportation; Outside of Stillwater, call the specific school district transportation office

  14. ➡reporting a blocked driveway, obstructed hydrant, etc.  Call your local law enforcement jurisdiction (see Stillwater numbers above)

  15. ➡reporting found hypodermic needles  Carefully place the used needle inside a container such as soda can or empty plastic bottle and dispose of in a garbage can

  16. ➡reporting garbage problems  Call the City of Stillwater Waste Management Division, 405-742-8269, or Allied Waste, 405-377-3880.

  17. ➡reporting no heat problems  Call your local provider or ONG, 1-800-664-5463

  18. ➡reporting a noise complaint  Call your local law enforcement jurisdiction (see Stillwater numbers above)

  19. ➡reporting rust in the water or dirty water  Call the City of Stillwater Water Utilities, 405-742-8235

  20. ➡reporting street lights out  Call the City of Stillwater, 405-742-8320

  21. ➡reporting suspected child abuse not in progress.  Call the Department of Human Services 1-800-522-3511; visit Child Protective Services

  22. ➡reporting suspected drug dealing  Call your local law enforcement jurisdiction (see Stillwater numbers above)

  23. ➡reporting suspected public health problems Call the Payne County Health Department, 405-372-8200


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