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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 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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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]
Alarm Ordinance The Palo Alto Police Department responded to approximately 3,160 alarms during the fiscal year of 2006-2007. [more]
Abandoned Bicycles There has been a change in the the way the Police Department handles abandoned bicycles. [more]
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. [more]
General General Police forms and publications to download
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