[kotaKat]

> Since my local police department has no direct dial number

There should be a local PSAP ("public safety answering point") forwarding number available somewhere. Your E911 provider will have that information buried deep within itself, since it has to know where to physically route your call.

Have you tried reaching out higher up to say your local sheriffs office to see if you can get the local PSAP number?

I'm kinda annoyed NENA keeps this gatekept slightly. https://www.nena.org/page/PSAP_Registry_home

[toast0]

I have the PSAP for the county 911 dispatcher, because it was publicized when CenturyLink had broken 911. Which I guess I could use to save $1.50/month. But i still have to ask the 911 dispatcher to transfer me to the PD.

[xattt]

Interesting. In my area, the dispatchers are not unified either. There is an initial “greeter” who then forwards you to the relevant department.