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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
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
 
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Quarterly HEADS UP News Letter
Quarterly HEADS UP News Letter
Police Report Log
Daily Report Log for the last 10 days * Due to budget related staffing cuts, report logs will not be posted every other Friday begining 7/10/09
( View the Police Report Log )
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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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Demographic Data Collection
 
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Monthly Activity Report
Palo Alto Police Department Activity Report for the Month of: December 2009
( Visit Police Statistics )
Monthly Staffing Levels
Palo Alto Police Department Staffing Levels Report for the Month of: December 2009
( visit Police Statistics )
Victim's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy Rights)
 
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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 Department 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
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.
Item Dated: 01/14/2010
Special Event Permit Application
Special Event Permit Application
Item Dated: 01/14/2010
Citizen Police Academy Application
Item Dated: 08/14/2009
Citizen’s Property Loss Report
Citizen’s Property Loss Report. This form is only to be used after the crime has been reported via some other means, and received an official PAPD case number.
Item Dated: 10/28/2008
Police Auditor's Semi-Annual Report
Police Auditor's Semi-Annual Report
Item Dated: 07/08/2008
Block Party Permit Application
Block Party Permit Application
Item Dated: 05/15/2008
Crime Statistics Request Form
Crime Statistics Request Form
Item Dated: 10/23/2007
Police Ride Along Form
Police Ride Along Waiver form
Item Dated: 10/11/2007
Application For Noise Exception Permit
Application For Noise Exception Permit
Item Dated: 10/04/2007
How to Turn in/Surrender Firearms
How to Turn in/Surrender Firearms
Item Dated: 08/24/2007
Questions About Surrendering Fire Arms
Questions About Surrendering Fire Arms
Item Dated: 08/24/2007
CPA Truck Routes
City of Palo Alto Truck Route Map and digest of truck route regulations
Item Dated: 08/15/2007
Sample Solicitors Permit
A sample solicitors permit
Item Dated: 07/03/2007
Neighborhood Block Party Guide
Neighborhood Block Party Guide
Item Dated: 06/21/2006
Alarm Permit Application
Alarm Permit Application
Item Dated: 06/19/2006
Application for Release of Information
Release of Information Application
Item Dated: 06/19/2006
Request for Police Services (For Special Events)
Request for Police Services (For Special Events)
Item Dated: 06/19/2006
Valet Parking Permit Application
Valet Parking Permit Application
Item Dated: 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.
February 8, 2010
February 8, 2010 Police Report log
Item Dated: 02/08/2010
February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010 Police Report log
Item Dated: 02/04/2010
February 3, 2010
February 3, 2010 Police Report log
Item Dated: 02/03/2010
February 2, 2010
February 2, 2010 Police Report Log
Item Dated: 02/02/2010
February 1, 2010
February 1, 2010 Police Report log
Item Dated: 02/01/2010
January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010 Police Report Log
Item Dated: 01/29/2010
January 28, 2010
January 28, 2010 Police Report Log
Item Dated: 01/28/2010
January 27, 2010
January 27, 2010 Police Report Log
Item Dated: 01/27/2010
January 26, 2010
January 26, 2010 Police Report Log
Item Dated: 01/26/2010
January 25, 2010
January 25, 2010 Police Report Log
Item Dated: 01/25/2010
Statistics
Auto Burglaries Map November 1, 2009 to January 28, 2010
Map showing the location of auto burglaries. Burglaries will appear in a different color for each month (see legend on map)
Item Dated: 01/28/2010
Residential Burglaries Map November 1, 2009 to January 28, 2010
Map showing location of residential burglaries. Burglaries will appear in a different color for each month (see legend on map)
Item Dated: 01/28/2010
Theft from Auto Map November 1, 2009 to January 28, 2010
Map showing the location of thefts from auto. Thefts will appear in a different color for each month (see legend on map)
Item Dated: 01/28/2010
Definitions of Part 1 Crimes
Item Dated: 10/07/2008
Crime Statistics Request Form
Item Dated: 10/23/2007
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