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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
Crime Prevention

This is a group of articles related to personal security.

  1. Child safety/internet safety/Megan’s law
    1. Megan’s Law
    2. Child Safety On The Internet
    3. Streetwise Kids
  2. Personal Safety
    1. Travel Security
    2. Strangers At The Door
    3. Personal Safety
    4. Suspicious Activity
    5. Home and Vehicle Security
  3. Scams, Schemes, Fraud
    1. Consumer Protection Unit
    2. Telemarketing Schemes
    3. Credit Card Fraud
    4. Identity Theft
  4. Home & Property
    1. Vehicle Security
    2. Home Security
    3. Strangers At The Door
    4. Suspicious Activity
    5. Neighborhood Watch
  5. Get Involved
    1. Neighborhood Watch
    2. Be a Good Witness
    3. Volunteer At PAPD
    4. Calling 9-1-1
    5. Police Explorers Program
  6. Business Watch
    1. Robbery Prevention At Work
    2. Personal Safety

Common Scams and How To Avoid Them
 
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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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Solicitors / Strangers At Your Door
Safety tips regarding solicitors or strangers at your door.
( Click to see a sample Solicitor Permit )
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Home Security
Ways to improve your home safety.
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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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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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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Travel Security
Easy ways to make your trip safer and more enjoyable
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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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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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Personal Safety
How to stay safe when walking, in elevators, in the car, jogging, biking...
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Identity Theft
A Guide To Prevention and What To Do If You Are a Victim
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Telemarketing Schemes
Telemarketing Schemes
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Credit Card Fraud
Beware of credit card fraud. Follow these helpful hints to minimize your chances of credit card fraud.
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Consumer Protection Unit
Santa Clara County Consumer Protection Unit
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What is Suspicious Activity?
Report any activity or person that seems out of place.
( more about your safety )
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Palo Alto Police Department - Explorer Post 61
 
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Victim's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy Rights)
 
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Megan's Law
Registered Sex Offenders
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Raising Streetwise Kids
Is your child "street wise?"  Would Your Child Know What To Do If...
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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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Child Safety On The Internet
Child Safety On The Internet
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Crime Prevention
Be a Good Witness
Tips on How to Be a Good Witness
Revision Date: 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
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Neighborhood Watch Brochure
Neighborhood Watch Brochure
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Personal Safety Brochure
Personal Safety Brochure
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Social Host Muni Code
Social Host Muni Code
Revision Date: 02/04/2009
Social Host Ordinance Flyer
Social Host Ordinance Flyer
Revision Date: 02/04/2009
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