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For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency questions about Escambia County Jail, contact the Escambia County Sheriff's Office at 251-809-0741. To report information, use the crime tip line at 251-809-2154 or submit a tip by email. Alabama jails typically offer phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging, though exact services and vendors vary by facility. Inmates can only place outgoing calls. Most calls and electronic messages are monitored and recorded, and inmates usually use assigned PINs. After booking, an inmate may receive a short free call. To connect, you'll generally need the inmate's booking identifier from the jail roster and an account funded with the approved provider.
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In Alabama, inmate phone systems are generally outgoing only, so the inmate must place the call. You’ll typically need the inmate’s booking identifier from the jail roster when you follow the automated prompts. You may also need to create and fund an account with the facility’s approved phone or video provider.
For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency matters, call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office main line at 251-809-0741. To report tips, call 251-809-2154 or submit tips by email.
Calls and many electronic messages are typically monitored and recorded in Alabama facilities. Expect calls to be placed using assigned inmate PINs and to be subject to recording and monitoring policies.
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If this is an emergency, call 911 right away.
