This service should only be used to contact the police in an emergency, when there is no better option available and should not be relied upon as the sole method of contact.
How the text message service works:
- Text the word Police
- Text the name of the place or street where you are (try to be as accurate as possible)
- Why you need the police, what is the problem
Send the text message to 87202
Texts will be charged at your operator’s standard network rate but may not be included within a prepaid text package.
You must leave your phone switched on
- You will receive a reply to confirm that your message has been received
- If you do not receive a reply, we may not have received your text message which means you must try other ways of contacting the Police
- We may need to recontact you for more information
Important notice:
The success of this service depends on the accuracy and detail of the information you provide. It is extremely important that your follow these instructions, especially when given your exact location.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that your message will be received immediately, but we shall do our best to make the service effective as possible.
