The National City Police Department Communication Center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is responsible for all incoming calls for police services, including all 911 calls.

Non-emergency phone number: (619) 336-4411 option 0.

Emergencies: Call or Text 9-1-1. 

911 can be called from any landline or cellular phone. Dispatchers will confirm your location and type of emergency to send you the assistance you need. If you are unable to speak on 911, you can text 911 and dispatchers will work to send you assistance as quickly as possible. 
The National City Police Department averages about 120,000 calls for service within a calendar year. Their answer time for emergency calls is consistently above the State of California standards for answering 911 calls.