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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Phone: 650-329-2413 (non-emergency)
Fax: 650-617-3120
Hours:
Field Operations: 24/7
Front Desk: 
Mon-Thu 8-4
Closed Fridays

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dial 9-1-1
Police Department News
Map of Residential Burglaries
Palo Alto Police will be publishing a map showing recent residential burglaries on a regular basis.
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Police Announce "Lock It or Lose It!" Campaign
The Palo Alto Police Department is launching a new public education campaign called “Lock It or Lose It!” in response to a dramatic recent spike in the number of daytime residential burglaries.

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Police Department Whom to Contact Directory
 
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Independent Police Auditor
 
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Common Scams and How To Avoid Them
 
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Palo Alto Police Chief's Community Advisory Group Meeting Minutes
 
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Shoreline Noise Complaints In-Season
 
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Palo Alto Police Department - Explorer Post 61
 
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Palo Alto Police Department is no longer able to accept ammunition for disposal
Due to significantly high costs in the transportation and destruction of ammunition, the Palo Alto Police Department is no longer able to accept ammunition for disposal.
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Project Safety Net
Teen Suicide Prevention Plan
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Vehicle Security
Auto Burglaries and thefts from Autos are on the rise, Here is some Information for preventing crimes against your vehicle.
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Victim's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy Rights)
 
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To Receive Emergency Notifications, Sign Up for AlertSCC
During a widespread emergency, get information sent to your cell phone, home and business via automated phone call, text message or email.
( AlertSCC Sign-up Now! )
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Monthly Activity Report
 
( Visit Police Statistics )
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Demographic Data Collection
 
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Give us 24 hours… It will change your life!
The Palo Alto Parent Project class, created by and for parents with strong-willed or at-risk teens
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Palo Alto's "Social Host" Ordinance Aims to Keep Our Youth Safe
With support from the community, the City enacted a Social Host Ordinance, PAMC 9.04.040, to address underage drinking.
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Abandoned Bicycles
There has been a change in the the way the Police Department handles abandoned bicycles.
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Text an Anonymous Tip
 
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Calling 9-1-1
Use 9-1-1 to save a life, report a fire, stop a crime, report a suspicious persons or activity that is occurring (right now). 9-1-1 is the right number to call in an emergency when a prompt response is needed.
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About the Police Department
Learn more about the Police Department
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View Palo Alto PD's CrimeReports.com mapping application
CrimeReports.com is an online mapping and analysis service. 
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Robbery Prevention At Work
Take preventive measures to protect your business and employees.
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Mobile Radar Trailer Requests
 
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Police Report Log
Daily Report Log for the last 10 days
( View the Police Report Log )
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Pay Parking Citations On-Line
The City of Palo Alto began accepting payments on-line for parking citations on July 1st.,  2008
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Application for Release of Information
Copies of police reports and other Police Department records can be released only when certain criteria has been met.
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Alarm Ordinance
The Palo Alto Police Department responded to approximately 3,160 alarms during the fiscal year of 2006-2007.
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Draft Municipal Code Regulating Massage Establishments and Massage Technicians
 
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Police Chief Dennis Burns Appointed as Interim Fire Chief
Burns will add Fire department to Police duties as of July 1, 2010.
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Ordenanza de Las Sopladoras– Preguntas Frecuentes
El 13 de Junio del 2005, el ayuntamiento de la ciudad de Palo Alto aprobó una ordenanza prohibiendo el uso de cierta clase de Sopladoras en las zonas residenciales de la ciudad. A continuación encontrará algunas de las preguntas mas frecuentes que surgen a raíz de ésta ordenanza:
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Leaf Blower Ordinance - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions regarding the leaf blower ordinance
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