Who to Call at Lincoln County: Emergency vs. Non-Emergency Numbers and What to Expect When You Call 911
Not sure whether to call 911 or a non-emergency line in Lincoln County or Brookhaven? It comes down to urgency. Call 911 when there's an immediate threat to life or property. For everything else, use the non-emergency numbers.
Call 911 only for emergencies. In Lincoln County, that means a situation threatening human life or property that needs immediate attention. If something is actively dangerous or someone needs help right now, dial 911.
For situations that don't require an immediate response, skip 911 and call a non-emergency line instead. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has a 24-hour non-emergency line at 601-833-5231, and the Brookhaven Police Department's 24-hour non-emergency line is 601-833-2424. Use these when you need to report something or request assistance but there's no immediate threat.
- ✓ Call 911 if human life or property is threatened and the situation needs immediate attention.
- ✓ If there is no immediate threat, use a 24-hour non-emergency line instead.
- ✓ Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency: 601-833-5231.
- ✓ Brookhaven Police Department non-emergency: 601-833-2424.
- Give the location. Be ready to say where the emergency is located.
- Provide your phone number. Dispatch will ask for a number to reach you.
- Describe what is happening. Share the clearest, most direct summary you can.
- Say whether weapons are involved. Dispatchers will ask if there are any weapons involved.
After covering the basics, dispatchers may ask follow-up questions to help responders understand what's happening. They might ask when it happened, who's involved, and what provoked the incident. Answer as clearly as you can, and stick to what you actually know.
Nonemergency List
- ✓ Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office (24-hour non-emergency): 601-833-5231
- ✓ Brookhaven Police Department (24-hour non-emergency): 601-833-2424
Note: The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office public contact email and crime tip form aren't monitored around the clock. If something needs urgent attention, call 911 or contact the office by phone.
If you are submitting a non-emergency crime tip online, the form allows you to upload photos, video, audio, or other files. The total upload limit is up to 20 MB.
The Lincoln County/Brookhaven Central Dispatch Center is located at 1069 Old Hwy 51 North in Brookhaven.
Good to know: Dispatchers at the Lincoln County/Brookhaven Central Dispatch Center are on duty 24/7.
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