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

For emergencies
dial 9-1-1
Police Information

On this page you will find general Police information including the report log, statistics, and various applications and publications available for download.

Be sure to check the press release and statistics links found at the top of this page for additional information.

 

Police Department Whom to Contact Directory
 
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Shoreline Noise Complaints In-Season
 
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Identity Theft Prevention Tips and Instructions for Victims
 Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in the nation!
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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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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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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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Map of Residential Burglaries
Palo Alto Police will be publishing a map showing recent residential burglaries on a regular basis.
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Monthly Activity Report
 
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Monthly Staffing Levels
 
( visit Police Statistics )
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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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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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Victim's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy Rights)
 
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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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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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Parking in Palo Alto
Parking is provided for visitors and customers in the downtown area and California Avenue business district on the street, in offstreet parking lots and in parking garages.
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Draft Municipal Code Regulating Massage Establishments and Massage Technicians
 
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Demographic Data Collection
 
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General
General Police forms and publications to download
Valet Parking Permit Application
Valet Parking Permit Application
Revision Date: 03/15/2012
Citizen’s Property Loss Report
Citizen’s Property Loss Report. This form is only to be used after the crime has been reported via some other means, and received an official PAPD case number.
Revision Date: 03/02/2011
Palo Alto Police Departments Film Production Guidelines
The Police Department's guidelines for film and video production by individuals or companies within the City of Palo Alto.
Revision Date: 01/14/2010
Special Event Permit Application
Special Event Permit Application
Revision Date: 01/14/2010
Police Auditor's Semi-Annual Report
Police Auditor's Semi-Annual Report
Revision Date: 07/08/2008
Block Party Permit Application
Block Party Permit Application
Revision Date: 05/15/2008
Crime Statistics Request Form
Crime Statistics Request Form
Revision Date: 10/23/2007
Police Ride Along Form
Police Ride Along Waiver form
Revision Date: 10/11/2007
Application For Noise Exception Permit
Application For Noise Exception Permit
Revision Date: 10/04/2007
How to Turn in/Surrender Firearms
How to Turn in/Surrender Firearms
Revision Date: 08/24/2007
Questions About Surrendering Fire Arms
Questions About Surrendering Fire Arms
Revision Date: 08/24/2007
CPA Truck Routes
City of Palo Alto Truck Route Map and digest of truck route regulations
Revision Date: 08/15/2007
Sample Solicitors Permit
A sample solicitors permit
Revision Date: 07/03/2007
Neighborhood Block Party Guide
Neighborhood Block Party Guide
Revision Date: 06/21/2006
Alarm Permit Application
Alarm Permit Application
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Application for Release of Information
Release of Information Application
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Request for Police Services (For Special Events)
Request for Police Services (For Special Events)
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Report Log
The Police Report Log lists all the Police Reports taken by the Palo Alto Police Department during a 24 hour period.
May 16, 2012
May 16, 2012 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 05/16/2012
May 15, 2012
May 15, 2012 Police Report log
Revision Date: 05/15/2012
May 14, 2012
May 14, 2012 Police Report log
Revision Date: 05/14/2012
May 11, 2012
May 11, 2012 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 05/11/2012
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012 Police Report log
Revision Date: 05/10/2012
May 9, 2012
May 9, 2012 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 05/09/2012
May 8, 2012
May 8, 2012 Police Report log
Revision Date: 05/08/2012
May 7, 2012
May 7, 2012 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 05/07/2012
May 4, 2012
May 4, 2012 Police Report log
Revision Date: 05/04/2012
May 3, 2012
May 3, 2012 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 05/03/2012
Statistics
Monthly Staffing Report for March 2012
Revision Date: 04/17/2012
10 Year Comparison Part 1 Crimes by City
Revision Date: 04/04/2012
Definitions of Part 1 Crimes
Revision Date: 10/07/2008
Crime Statistics Request Form
Revision Date: 10/23/2007
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