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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
Police Information

On this page you will find general Police information including the report log, statistics, and various applications and publications available for download.

Be sure to check the press release and statistics links found at the top of this page for additional information.

 

Police Department Whom to Contact Directory
Whom to Contact Directory for the Palo Alto Police Department
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View Palo Alto PD's new CrimeReports.com mapping application
CrimeReports.com is an online mapping and analysis service. 
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Police Report Log
Daily Report Log for the last 10 days
( View the Police Report Log )
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Monthly Staffing Levels
Palo Alto Police Department Staffing Levels Report for the Month of: May 2008
( visit Police Statistics )
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Monthly Activity Report
Palo Alto Police Department Activity Report for the Month of: May 2008
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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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Alarm Ordinance
The Palo Alto Police Department responded to approximately 3,160 alarms during the fiscal year of 2006-2007.
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Abandoned Bicycles
There has been a change in the the way the Police Deprtment handles abandoned bicycles.
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Application for Release of Information
Copies of police reports and other Police Department records can be released only when certain criteria has been met.
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Parking in Palo Alto
Parking is provided for visitors and customers in the downtown area and California Avenue business district on the street, in offstreet parking lots and in parking garages.
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General
General Police forms and publications to download
Children's Theatre Police Report
Children's Theatre Police Report
Revision Date: 06/19/2008
2008 National Night Out Registration Form
2008 National Night Out Registration Form
Revision Date: 06/11/2008
Block Party Permit Application
Block Party Permit Application
Revision Date: 05/15/2008
Citizen Police Academy Application
Revision Date: 12/07/2007
Winter 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Winter 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Revision Date: 12/07/2007
Crime Statistics Request Form
Crime Statistics Request Form
Revision Date: 10/23/2007
Palo Alto Police Departments Film Production Guidelines
The Police Department's guidelines for film and video production by individuals or companies within the City of Palo Alto.
Revision Date: 10/17/2007
Police Ride Along Form
Police Ride Along Waiver form
Revision Date: 10/11/2007
Application For Noise Exception Permit
Application For Noise Exception Permit
Revision Date: 10/04/2007
How to Turn in/Surrender Firearms
How to Turn in/Surrender Firearms
Revision Date: 08/24/2007
Questions About Surrendering Fire Arms
Questions About Surrendering Fire Arms
Revision Date: 08/24/2007
CPA Truck Routes
City of Palo Alto Truck Route Map and digest of truck route regulations
Revision Date: 08/15/2007
Sample Solicitors Permit
A sample solicitors permit
Revision Date: 07/03/2007
Student Police Academy Application
Student Police Academy Application
Revision Date: 06/29/2007
Neighborhood Block Party Guide
Neighborhood Block Party Guide
Revision Date: 06/21/2006
Alarm Permit Application
Alarm Permit Application
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Application for Release of Information
Release of Information Application
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Request for Police Services (For Special Events)
Request for Police Services (For Special Events)
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Special Event Permit Application
Special Event Permit Application
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Valet Parking Permit Application
Valet Parking Permit Application
Revision Date: 06/19/2006
Report Log
The Police Report Log lists all the Police Reports taken by the Palo Alto Police Department during a 24 hour period.
July 3, 2008
July 3, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 07/03/2008
July 2, 2008
July 2, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 07/02/2008
July 1, 2008
July 1, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 07/01/2008
June 30, 2008
June 30, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 06/30/2008
June 27, 2008
June 27, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 06/27/2008
June 26, 2008
June 26, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 06/26/2008
June 25, 2008
June 25, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 06/25/2008
June 24, 2008
June 24, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 06/24/2008
June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008 Police Report Log
Revision Date: 06/23/2008
June 20, 2008
June 20, 2008 Police Report log
Revision Date: 06/20/2008
June 19, 2008
June 19, 2008 Police Repot Log
Revision Date: 06/19/2008
Statistics
Theft from Auto Map April 1 to July 3, 2008
Map showing the location of theft from auto. Thefts will appear in a different color for each month (see legend on map)
Revision Date: 07/03/2008
Auto Burglaries Map April 1 to July 3, 2008
Map showing the location of auto burglaries. Burglaries will appear in a different color for each month (see legend on map)
Revision Date: 07/03/2008
Residential Burglaries Map April 1 to July 3, 2008
Map showing the location of residential burglaries. Burglaries will appear in a different color for each month (see legend on map)
Revision Date: 07/03/2008
10 Year Comparison Part 1 Crimes by City
10 Year Comparison of Part 1 Crimes by City
Revision Date: 10/26/2007
Crime Statistics Request Form
Crime Statistics Request Form
Revision Date: 10/23/2007
Definitions of Part 1 Crimes
Definitions of Part 1 Crimes
Revision Date: 07/23/2007
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