Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

111 is the number for emergencies. Call 111 and ask for Police when:

• Someone is badly injured or in danger;
• There's a serious risk to life or property;
• A crime is being committed and the offenders are still there or have just left;
• You've come across a major public inconvenience, like trees blocking a road;
• It's happening now or has just happened. 

If you can't decide whether it's a real emergency and you're still worried, call 111 and ask. We'll help you work out what to do.