The police services have launched a new police non-emergency number (101).  It is a national number that is being rolled out across the UK and launched in Greater Manchester on 23 November.  It is part of a national programme to make it easier for you to contact police in a non-emergency, where you don’t require an immediate police response.  For instance:

·         Reporting a crime that has already happened

·         Getting crime prevention advice

·         Giving police information about crime in your area

·         Contacting local officers, or

·         Any other non-emergency

101 will replace the current GMP non-emergency number 0161 872 5050, and provides one easy to remember number that will make it easier for you to contact police wherever you are in the UK.  Using 101 for situations that don’t require an immediate police response will help to make sure 999 calls can be dealt with speedily.

Calls from landlines and mobile networks cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day or how long you are on the phone for.

Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired callers can access the service via textphone on 18001 101.

Remember …in an emergency, where there is a threat to life or a crime in progress, always call 999.