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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

Welcome to the Police Department web site. Dennis Burns is the department's interim director and Police Chief. Learn more about our programs and services through the links on these pages. The Palo Alto Police Department is committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership role in building community partnerships. The men and women of the Department subscribe to core values including honest/integrity, accountability/ownership, consistency and fairness, creativity and innovation, positive attitude, teamwork and a strong work ethic. It is important for us to stay connected to the community we serve. It is also important that you are informed about what work we do, how we complete our work and how you can assist us in being successful. Our website is one tool we use to achieve this goal.

The City of Palo Alto Police Department provides services to a resident population of approximately 61,200. The large number of high-technology businesses and the Stanford University campus increase the daytime population to over 125,000 persons. (more)

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