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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: 8-5 (M-F)

For emergencies
dial 9-1-1
Community Involvement

View Palo Alto PD's new CrimeReports.com mapping application
CrimeReports.com is an online mapping and analysis service. 
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Citizens Police Academy
Join the next academy, February 25, to April 15, 2009,  Wednesday Evenings, 6 – 9
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Neighborhood Watch Program
Promoting safety and security through education and awareness.
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Volunteer with Animal Services
How to volunteer at Animal Services
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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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Volunteer at the Palo Alto Police Department
To enhance the quality and range of services the Police Department provides to the community by utilizing volunteer support in all programs.
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Independent Police Auditor
The Independent Police Auditor has the authority to review and assess for objectivity, thoroughness, and appropriateness of disposition citizen complaint investigations of misconduct and internal affairs investigations associated with the Police Department and makes recommendations to the Police Chief.
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Reserve Officer
Palo Alto Police Reserve Officer Program
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Calling 911
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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Raising Streetwise Kids
Is your child "street wise?"  Would Your Child Know What To Do If...
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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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Ordenanza 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 Las 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
( leafblower complaint form )
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To Report Graffiti
Report graffiti or even join the Graffiti Abatement Volunteer Program
( visit the public works home page )
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Community Involvement
Be a Good Witness
Tips on How to Be a Good Witness
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Computer Aided Dispatch Interoperability Project
Computer Aided Dispatch Interoperability Project Fact Sheet
Revision Date: 08/24/2007
Fall 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Fall 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Revision Date: 10/23/2007
Home and Vehicle Security
Home and Vehicle Security and how people can make simple assessments to improve the security of their homes.
Revision Date: 05/27/2008
Parent Project Childcare Program Policies Procedures
Parent Project Childcare Program Policies Procedures
Revision Date: 07/09/2008
Parent Project confidentiality
Parent Project confidentiality
Revision Date: 07/09/2008
Parent Project Partnership Agreement.pdf
Parent Project Partnership Agreement.pdf
Revision Date: 07/09/2008
Parent Project Registration Form.pdf
Parent Project Registration Form.pdf
Revision Date: 07/09/2008
Parenting Project FAQs
Parenting Project FAQs
Revision Date: 06/26/2008
Spring/Summer 2008 Heads-up News Letter
Spring/Summer 2008 Heads-up News Letter
Revision Date: 08/26/2008
The Independent Police Auditor's Report for 2006/2007
The Independent Police Auditor's Report to the City Council for 2006/2007
Revision Date: 09/25/2007
Winter 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Winter 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Revision Date: 12/07/2007
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