Even the police have an unlisted number.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that even people in positions of authority, like the police, try to keep certain information private and hidden from others. It means that even the police, who are often responsible for keeping the public informed, sometimes want to maintain their own privacy and keep some of their personal details secret, just like regular people do.
About Morey Amsterdam
Moritz Amsterdam was an American actor, comedian, writer and producer who is best known for playing Buddy Sorrell on the classic TV sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1961 to 1966. He had a long and successful career in entertainment spanning several decades.