The non-emergency number for Benton County depends on which state you’re in, because more than a dozen U.S. counties share the name and each runs its own dispatch. Find your state below, then call that line for anything that isn’t an active emergency.
Benton County, Arkansas
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office in northwest Arkansas takes non-emergency calls at (479) 271-1008.1Benton County Sheriff’s Office. Contact Centerton residents can also reach dispatch for police and fire at (479) 271-1005.2City of Centerton. Fire Department
Benton County, Washington
The Southeast Communications Center (SECOMM) dispatches for both Benton and Franklin Counties in eastern Washington.3Benton County Emergency Services. SECOMM/9114City of Richland, WA. Emergency Contact Information5Benton County, WA. File a Police Report Online6Kennewick, WA. File a Police Report
Benton County, Oregon
Two numbers cover Benton County, Oregon, and calling the right one saves a transfer. Inside Corvallis city limits, call 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, call 541-766-6858.8Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon. Contacts Corvallis also runs an online reporting system for non-emergency incidents inside city limits with no known suspect, excluding the Oregon State University campus, which has its own police.9City of Corvallis Oregon. File a Police Report
Other Benton Counties
Verified non-emergency lines in other states:
- Indiana: 765-884-0080, select 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, a 24-hour line13Benton County MO Sheriff. Contact Us
- Tennessee: 731-584-463214Benton County Emergency Communications. Contact
When To Call Non-Emergency Instead of 911
The test is simple. If nobody is in danger right now and no crime is happening in front of you, use the non-emergency number. Typical non-emergency calls include:
- A past crime with no suspect present, like an overnight car break-in, vandalism you found on returning home, or a stolen package.
- Noise complaints where nobody is being threatened.
- Found property, including items that may be stolen.
- Animal complaints, such as a repeat stray or a neighbor’s pet that appears neglected.
- General questions about local ordinances or requests for a copy of a police report.
If the situation changes while you’re on hold and someone is now in danger, hang up and dial 911. Dispatchers would rather take the 911 call.
What To Have Ready When You Call
Dispatchers ask the same core questions on every call, so having the answers ready shortens the call and produces a more complete report.
Start with location. An exact street address is best; 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 happened. Describe what you found: visible damage, missing items and their approximate value, anything out of place.
If a vehicle was involved, the license plate is the single most useful detail. After that, make, model, and color. For a person, stick to what you actually saw: approximate height, build, clothing, and anything distinctive. Dispatchers will ask follow-ups, so you don’t need a rehearsed statement. Non-emergency calls are still logged and may result in an officer contacting you. If the report is for an insurance claim, ask for the report number before hanging up.