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.
Demographic Data Collection The Palo Alto Police Department strives to provide law enforcement to our community with due regard to the racial and cultural differences of those we serve. [more]
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. Revision Date: 10/28/2008
