What is the police number?
KWAHL eh — 'qual' loses the final 'e' before the verb; no apostrophe in writing.
Use when you do not know the emergency number and need to ask a local or hotel staff. Ideally memorise the numbers before you need them.
Italy has multiple emergency numbers: 113 (Polizia di Stato), 112 (Carabinieri / EU single emergency number), 118 (ambulance), 115 (fire brigade).
Qual è il numero per i Carabinieri?
What is the number for the Carabinieri?
Specific to the military police force.
Come chiamo la polizia?
How do I call the police?
Focuses on the action — useful for tourists unfamiliar with the system.
C'è un numero di emergenza?
Is there an emergency number?
Generic — works for any emergency service inquiry.
The EU-wide emergency number 112 is mandatory across all member states and connects callers to the relevant local service. It works even without a SIM card or if your phone is locked.