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 [more]
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. [more]
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. [more]
Abandoned Bicycles There has been a change in the the way the Police Department handles abandoned bicycles. [more]
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: [more]
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