The Benton County non-emergency number depends on which state you’re calling from, since more than one county across the country carries that name. The verified dispatch lines are listed below by state, followed by guidance on when the non-emergency line is the right call and what to have ready when you dial.
Benton County, Arkansas
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office covers Bentonville, Rogers, and the surrounding northwest corner of the state. Non-emergency calls go to (479) 271-1008.1Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Contact Centerton residents can also reach dispatch for non-urgent police and fire matters at (479) 271-1005.2City of Centerton. Fire Department
Benton County, Washington
Dispatch for Benton County, Washington runs through the Southeast Communications Center (SECOMM), which also serves Franklin County. The non-emergency number is 509-628-0333.3Benton County Emergency Services. SECOMM/911 One call reaches dispatch for the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Kennewick Police, Richland Police, and other agencies in the two-county area.4City of Richland, WA. Emergency Contact Information
Benton County and Kennewick each run an online reporting portal for incidents that already happened, have no known suspects, and don’t involve physical evidence or firearms.5Benton County, WA. File a Police Report Online6Kennewick, WA. File a Police Report If your situation doesn’t fit, call 509-628-0333 and a dispatcher will send a deputy or officer.
Benton County, Oregon
Inside Corvallis city limits, non-emergency calls go to the Corvallis Police Department at 541-766-6911.7City of Corvallis Oregon. Police Department Non-Emergency Number For unincorporated areas or after-hours contact with the Sheriff’s Office, use 541-766-6858.8Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon. Contacts Picking the right line matters because a call to Corvallis PD about something outside city limits has to be transferred.
Corvallis also offers a Citizens Online Police Reporting System for non-emergency incidents inside city limits with no known suspects.9City of Corvallis Oregon. File a Police Report Oregon State University has its own campus police and should be contacted separately for anything on university property.
Other Benton Counties
Verified non-emergency dispatch numbers for other Benton Counties:
- Indiana: 765-884-0080, option 2 for dispatch10Benton County, Indiana. Dispatch – 911
- Iowa: (319) 472-233711Benton County, Iowa. Sheriff
- Minnesota: 320-968-720112Benton County, MN. Sheriff
- Mississippi: 662-224-8941
- Missouri: 660-438-5252 (24-hour line)13Benton County MO Sheriff. Contact Us
- Tennessee: 731-584-463214Benton County Emergency Communications. Contact
When To Call the Non-Emergency Line Instead of 911
The test is simple. If nobody is in danger right now and no crime is actively in progress, use the non-emergency number. Typical situations:
- A past crime with no suspect present: an overnight car break-in, vandalism you found when you got home, a package stolen earlier in the day.
- Noise complaints, such as a loud party at midnight where nobody is being threatened.
- Found property, like a wallet or bicycle that may be stolen.
- Animal complaints, such as a stray dog or a pet that appears neglected.
- General questions about local ordinances or requesting a copy of a police report.
If the situation changes while you’re on the non-emergency line and someone is suddenly in danger, hang up and dial 911. Dispatchers would rather take the 911 call than have you wait politely while things escalate.
What To Have Ready When You Call
Dispatchers work through the same questions on every non-emergency call, so having the answers ready speeds things up and produces a cleaner report.
Start with the location. An exact street address is ideal; the nearest intersection or a landmark works if you don’t have one. Give the time you discovered the incident rather than guessing when it occurred. Describe what you found: visible damage, missing items and their approximate value, anything that looked out of place.
If a vehicle was involved, the license plate is the single most useful detail. After that, make, model, and color. For descriptions of people, stick to what you actually saw: approximate height, build, clothing, anything distinctive. Dispatchers are trained to ask follow-up questions, so don’t worry about getting everything perfect on the first pass.
Non-emergency calls are still logged and may result in an officer contacting you. If you’re filing a report for insurance purposes, ask for the report number before you hang up. Your insurer will want it when you file the claim.