Virginia Beach Emergency Communications
(VB911) receives and processes citizens’ calls
for service by Police, Fire, and EMS personnel.
Calling "911" is specifically used for emergencies
(police, fire, EMS) where an immediate response is
required from emergency personnel.
Public safety assistance that is not an emergency or that originates from outside the calling area can be requested by dialing (757) 385-5000.
Citizens should dial "911" only when they have an emergency:
Nationally Accredited
since 2005 by the
Commission on Accreditation for
Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA®)