Reverse 911

The Reverse 911 Community Notification System is a communication tool between the Wilmington Department of Police and the community. It permits a message to be simultaneously communicated via telephone to an entire geographical area. The Reverse 911 Community Notification System is a non-emergency system and will be utilized to desseminate information pertaining to police, fire or health issues considered to be of value to the community and the Wilmington Department of Police.

To be a part of the Reverse 911 contact the Public Information Officer at (302) 576-3162.


Contact the Wilmington Police Department

Mailing Address

Wilmington Police Department
William T. McLaughlin Public Safety Building
300 N. Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Emergencies: 911

Help Line Non-emergencies: (302) 654-5151

Crime Tip Hotline: 1-866-WILMTIP (1-866-945-6847)

Drug Hotline: (302) 888-1800

Copies of Reports/Vehicle Releases: (302) 576-3600

Financial Crimes Unit: (302) 576-3676