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Before You Call

The Greenville Police Department receives over 150,000 phone calls per year. Please use this checklist before calling with a non-emergency inquiry or request:

• If you need general City of Greenville information, including special events and business licensing, call Greenville Cares at 864-232-2273.
• If you are calling to report or inquire about an incident, you need to know whether the incident occurred within the city limits of Greenville. If you are unsure, use the online address checker to verify the location. 
• If you are calling to inquire about an incident that has already been reported, be sure to have the case number on hand before calling. 
• If you are calling to inquire about the status of your case investigation, you will need to speak with the assigned investigator. If you do not know their name or phone number, call Investigations at 864-467-5342 and provide your case number. They will put you in contact with the assigned investigator.
• If you are calling to add items to a stolen items or damages list after your initial report was taken, call the front desk at 864-467-5258 and speak to the front desk officer. They will do a supplemental report to add the additional items or damages to your case.
• If you need to speak with a specific uniformed patrol officer, call police dispatch at 864-271-5333 and follow their instructions to reach the officer.
• For up-to-the-minute public safety and traffic information, download the Greenville Police Department's app by searching "Greenville Police Department." The app is available for Android or iPhone .

Police Reports

If you need a copy of an incident report, call Public Records at 864-467-5257.

Animal Control

You can contact animal control officers directly at animalcontrol@greenvillesc.gov or call for service. For incidents requiring immediate attention, call 864-271-5333.

Greenville County Law Enforcement Agencies

There are numerous law enforcement agencies within Greenville County and it can be difficult to know which agency you need to contact to report an incident.

Below is a list of Greenville County law enforcement agencies and their contact information: