It is no way a separate regime or system; when you call 119, you are calling the Police. It is the same as if you were running into your nearest police station because it is 100 m away. The only difference is that you are phoning your complaint in, and the Police have to respond when a crime/emergency is reported.   To contact local police regarding an emergency from within Sri Lanka, dial 119. From outside Sri Lanka, dial 94-11-242-1111. To contact the Colombo Fire Brigade, dial 110. Do not misuse the emergency number 118/119: Police