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Important numbers by state

Pick your state to see who to call about child abuse, threats to a school and other safety concerns. Every number was checked against an official or school source.

In an emergency, call 911.

Alabama

  • Child abuse or neglect

    There's no single statewide number. Call your county Department of Human Resources.

    Find your county's number

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (State Troopers)

    334-676-6000

    Email: highway.patrol@alea.gov

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: alea.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Alabama, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Alaska

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-478-4444
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Alaska State Troopers

    907-269-5511

    Email: dps.ast.directors.office@alaska.gov

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: dps.alaska.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Alaska, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Arizona

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-888-767-2445
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Arizona Department of Public Safety

    602-223-2000

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: azdps.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Arizona, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Arkansas

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-482-5964
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Arkansas State Police

    501-618-8000

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: dps.arkansas.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Arkansas, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

California

  • Child abuse or neglect

    There's no single statewide number. Call your county child protective services agency.

    Find your county's number

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    California Highway Patrol

    916-843-3000 Headquarters

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: chp.ca.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for California, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Colorado

Connecticut

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-842-2288
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Connecticut State Police (DESPP)

    860-685-8000

    Email: DESPP.Feedback@ct.gov

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: portal.ct.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Connecticut, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Delaware

District of Columbia

  • Child abuse or neglect

    202-671-7233
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Metropolitan Police Department

    311 Non-emergency (202-737-4404 from outside DC)
    202-727-9099 Anonymous tip line, 24 hours

    DC has no state police. You can also text tips to 50411.

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: mpdc.dc.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for District of Columbia, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Florida

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-962-2873
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line · FortifyFL

    Report through the FortifyFL app or website. There's no phone number.

    Website: getfortifyfl.com

    Source: flvs.net

  • State police

    Florida Highway Patrol

    From a cell phone: *347 (*FHP)

    For other questions, contact your local FHP troop.

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: flhsmv.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Florida, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Georgia

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-855-422-4453
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line · Georgia School Safety Hotline

    1-877-729-7867

    Also known as 1-877-SAY-STOP. Open 24 hours.

    Source: gema.georgia.gov

  • State police

    Georgia State Patrol (Department of Public Safety)

    404-624-7700

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: dps.georgia.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Georgia, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Hawaii

  • Child abuse or neglect

    808-832-5300 Oʻahu
    1-888-380-3088 Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kauaʻi
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Hawaiʻi Department of Law Enforcement

    808-587-1355

    Email: LAW.Director@hawaii.gov

    Hawaiʻi has no state police. County police departments handle most calls.

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: law.hawaii.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Hawaii, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-800-5556
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line · See Something, Say Something Indiana

    1-877-226-1026

    Goes to the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center. A statewide school tip line is expected for schools that sign up starting January 2027.

    Source: faqs.in.gov

  • State police

    Indiana State Police

    317-232-8248 24 hours

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: secure.in.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Indiana, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-855-452-5437
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line · Say It Here (Safe Schools Louisiana)

    An app for middle and high school students. There's no phone number.

    Only for schools that take part. Ask your school if it does.

    Website: safeschoolsla.com

    Source: doe.louisiana.gov

  • State police

    Louisiana State Police

    225-925-6006

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: lsp.org

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Louisiana, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Maine

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-452-1999
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Maine State Police

    207-624-7076 24 hours
    1-800-452-4664 Toll-free

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: maine.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Maine, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Maryland

Massachusetts

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-792-5200
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Massachusetts State Police

    508-820-2300 Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: mass.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Massachusetts, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Michigan

Minnesota

  • Child abuse or neglect

    There's no single statewide number. Call your county or Tribal Nation child protection agency.

    Find your county's number

  • Anonymous school tip line · See It, Say It, Send It

    A free app from the Minnesota BCA. There's no phone number.

    Source: dps.mn.gov

  • State police

    Minnesota State Patrol

    651-201-7100

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: dps.mn.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Minnesota, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Mississippi

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-222-8000
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Mississippi Highway Patrol

    601-987-1212

    From a cell phone: *47 (*HP)

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: dps.ms.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Mississippi, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-894-5533
    603-271-6562 Also
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    New Hampshire State Police

    603-223-8813

    Email: SPHeadquarters@dos.nh.gov

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: dos.nh.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for New Hampshire, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

New Jersey

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-877-652-2873
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    New Jersey State Police

    609-882-2000

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: nj.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for New Jersey, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

New Mexico

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-855-333-7233
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    New Mexico State Police

    505-827-9300

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: dps.nm.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for New Mexico, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

New York

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-342-3720
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    New York State Police

    Email: public.information@troopers.ny.gov

    For phone help, call your local troop. Use the Troop Locator on the contact page.

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: troopers.ny.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for New York, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

North Carolina

  • Child abuse or neglect

    There's no single statewide number. Call your county Department of Social Services.

    Find your county's number

  • Anonymous school tip line · Say Something

    1-844-572-9669

    Sandy Hook Promise's tip line, used statewide in North Carolina.

    There's also an app.

    Source: dpi.nc.gov

  • State police

    North Carolina State Highway Patrol

    919-733-7952

    From a cell phone: *47 (*HP)

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: ncdps.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for North Carolina, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

North Dakota

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-833-958-3500
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    North Dakota Highway Patrol

    701-328-2447
    1-844-474-6347 Toll-free

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: statepatrol.nd.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for North Dakota, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Ohio

Oklahoma

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-522-3511
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line · Oklahoma school threat text line

    Text OKS Threat to 226787.

    You can also use the ProtectOK app.

    Source: oklahoma.gov

  • State police

    Oklahoma Highway Patrol (Department of Public Safety)

    405-425-7283

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: oklahoma.gov

  • State school safety office

    405-425-7296

    Oklahoma School Security Institute. Questions about school safety plans, audits and training. Not for emergencies.

    Source: oklahoma.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Oklahoma, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-742-4453
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Rhode Island State Police

    401-444-1000

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: risp.ri.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Rhode Island, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

South Carolina

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-888-227-3487
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    South Carolina Highway Patrol

    803-896-7920

    Email: hpheadquarters@scdps.gov

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: scdps.sc.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for South Carolina, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

South Dakota

Tennessee

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-877-237-0004
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line · SafeTN

    Report through the free SafeTN app. There's no phone number.

    Source: tn.gov

  • State police

    Tennessee Highway Patrol

    1-866-903-7357

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: tn.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Tennessee, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-800-552-7096
    804-786-8536 Also
    Source: dss.virginia.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line

    We couldn't confirm a statewide school tip line. Many districts have their own app or line, so ask your school which one it uses.

  • State police

    Virginia State Police

    804-674-2000

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: vsp.virginia.gov

  • State school safety office

    804-371-6506

    Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety (DCJS). Questions about school safety plans, audits and training. Not for emergencies.

    Source: dcjs.virginia.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Virginia, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

Washington

  • Child abuse or neglect

    1-866-363-4276
    Source: childcare.gov

  • Anonymous school tip line · HearMeWA

    1-888-537-1634

    Text 738477.

    There's also an app.

    Website: hearmewa.org

    Source: atg.wa.gov

  • State police

    Washington State Patrol

    WSP doesn't publish one main number. Call your local district office; the list is on the contact page.

    For questions and non-emergency reports. In an emergency, call 911.

    Source: wsp.wa.gov

  • State school safety resources

    Official school safety contacts and guidance for Washington, collected on SchoolSafety.gov. See the list

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Numbers for every state

Last checked November 2026. Numbers can change. If one is wrong, please email contact@schoolsafetyplainly.org.