101 — the number to ring for non-emergency calls to police

A national programme to make it easier to contact local police is being launched this month by Avon and Somerset and Wiltshire Police — and by Thames Valley Police before the end of the year.  It replaces the existing 0845 numbers with 101which should be used for all non-emergencies such as: reporting a crime contacting local officers getting crime prevention advice making us aware of policing issues in your local area making an appointment with a police officer for any other non-emergency Key Facts: 101 will not replace 999, which will continue to be used for emergencies. It will replace existing 0845 number, although there will be a period when both numbers will be available. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, you can textphone us on 18001 101