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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
Crime Prevention

This is a group of articles related to personal security.

  1. Child safety/internet safety/Megan’s law
    1. Megan’s Law
    2. Child Safety On The Internet
    3. Streetwise Kids
  2. Personal Safety
    1. Travel Security
    2. Strangers At The Door
    3. Personal Safety
    4. Suspicious Activity
    5. Home and Vehicle Security
  3. Scams, Schemes, Fraud
    1. Consumer Protection Unit
    2. Telemarketing Schemes
    3. Credit Card Fraud
    4. Identity Theft
  4. Home & Property
    1. Vehicle Security
    2. Home Security
    3. Strangers At The Door
    4. Suspicious Activity
    5. Neighborhood Watch
  5. Get Involved
    1. Neighborhood Watch
    2. Be a Good Witness
    3. Volunteer At PAPD
    4. Citizens Police Academy
    5. Calling 9-1-1
    6. Police Explorers Program (Comming Soon)
  6. Business Watch
    1. Robbery Prevention At Work
    2. Personal Safety

View Palo Alto PD's new CrimeReports.com mapping application
CrimeReports.com is an online mapping and analysis service. 
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Vehicle Security
Information for preventing crimes against your vehicle.
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Travel Security
Easy ways to make your trip safer and more enjoyable
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Home Security
Ways to improve your home safety.
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Solicitors / Strangers At Your Door
Safety tips regarding solicitors or strangers at your door.
( Click to see a sample Solicitor Permit )
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Personal Safety
How to stay safe when walking, in elevators, in the car, jogging, biking...
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Identity Theft
A Guide To Prevention and What To Do If You Are a Victim
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Telemarketing Schemes
Telemarketing Schemes
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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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Consumer Protection Unit
Santa Clara County Consumer Protection Unit
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Credit Card Fraud
Beware of credit card fraud. Follow these helpful hints to minimize your chances of credit card fraud.
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Neighborhood Watch Program
Promoting safety and security through education and awareness.
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Megan's Law
Registered Sex Offenders
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Raising Streetwise Kids
Is your child "street wise?"  Would Your Child Know What To Do If...
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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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Child Safety On The Internet
Child Safety On The Internet
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What is Suspicious Activity?
What is Suspicious Activity?
( more about your safety )
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Volunteer at the Palo Alto Police Department
To enhance the quality and range of services the Police Department provides to the community by utilizing volunteer support in all programs.
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Citizens Police Academy
Join the next academy, October 1, to November 19, 2008, Wednesday Evenings, 6 – 9
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Robbery Prevention At Work
Robbery Prevention
( visit the crime prevention home page )
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Crime Prevention
Be a Good Witness
Tips on How to Be a Good Witness
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Fall 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Fall 2007 Heads-Up News Letter
Revision Date: 10/23/2007
Home and Vehicle Security
Home and Vehicle Security and how people can make simple assessments to improve the security of their homes
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Neighborhood Watch Brochure
Neighborhood Watch Brochure
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Personal Safety Brochure
Personal Safety Brochure
Revision Date: 11/07/2008
Spring/Summer 2008 Heads-up News Letter
Spring/Summer 2008 Heads-up News Letter
Revision Date: 08/26/2008
Winter 2007 Heads Up Newsletter
Winter 2007 Heads Up Newsletter
Revision Date: 12/07/2007
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