Contact Directory

We have officers on-duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year - just the same as we've had every day since 1894.

• Police Station: 275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
• E-mail: pd@cityofpaloalto.org (Note: this e-mail address is not monitored 24/7, will not generate an immediate police response, and should not be used to report crimes or emergencies)
• Emergency: 9-1-1 or (650) 321-4433
• 24-hour Dispatch Center (non-emergency): (650) 329-2413
• Front Desk:
  • Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: (650) 329-2406
  • After hours / weekends: (650) 329-2413

Have an anonymous tip? Here's how to reach us:

• Leave us a voice mail at (650) 383-8984 or (650) 329-2190.
• Send us an anonymous text message at (650) 383-8984.
• Send us an anonymous e-mail message at paloalto@tipnow.org.