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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
  Fri 8-4 (Closed Alt Fri)

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
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.  Next class will be in spring 2010, one evening a week for 8 weeks, 6-9 PM
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Quarterly HEADS UP News Letter
Quarterly HEADS UP News Letter

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 Police Department - Explorer Post 61
 
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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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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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Victim's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy Rights)
 
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Reserve Officer
Palo Alto Police Reserve Officer Program
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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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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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Debris Hauling Requirements
Beginning July 1, 2009, new requirements have been established.

( visit the public works home page )
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Community Involvement
Be a Good Witness
Tips on How to Be a Good Witness
Item Dated: 11/07/2008
Home and Vehicle Security
Home and Vehicle Security and how people can make simple assessments to improve the security of their homes.
Item Dated: 05/27/2008
Parent Project Childcare Program Policies Procedures
Parent Project Childcare Program Policies Procedures
Item Dated: 07/09/2008
Parent Project confidentiality
Parent Project confidentiality
Item Dated: 07/09/2008
Parent Project Partnership Agreement.pdf
Parent Project Partnership Agreement.pdf
Item Dated: 07/09/2008
Parent Project Registration Form.pdf
Parent Project Registration Form.pdf
Item Dated: 07/09/2008
Parenting Project FAQs
Parenting Project FAQs
Item Dated: 06/26/2008
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