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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
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
  6. Business Watch
    1. Robbery Prevention At Work
    2. Personal Safety

Quarterly HEADS UP News Letter
Quarterly HEADS UP News Letter
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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Palo Alto's "Social Host" Ordinance Aims to Keep Our Youth Safe
With support from the community, the City enacted a Social Host Ordinance, PAMC 9.04.040, to address underage drinking.
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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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Credit Card Fraud
Beware of credit card fraud. Follow these helpful hints to minimize your chances of credit card fraud.
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Consumer Protection Unit
Santa Clara County Consumer Protection Unit
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Victim's Bill of Rights Act of 2008 (Marsy Rights)
 
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Palo Alto Police Department - Explorer Post 61
 
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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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Citizens Police Academy
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.  Next class will be in spring 2010, one evening a week for 8 weeks, 6-9 PM
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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
Item Dated: 11/07/2008
Home and Vehicle Security
Home and Vehicle Security and how people can make simple assessments to improve the security of their homes
Item Dated: 11/07/2008
Neighborhood Watch Brochure
Neighborhood Watch Brochure
Item Dated: 11/07/2008
Personal Safety Brochure
Personal Safety Brochure
Item Dated: 11/07/2008
Social Host Muni Code
Social Host Muni Code
Item Dated: 02/04/2009
Social Host Ordinance Flyer
Social Host Ordinance Flyer
Item Dated: 02/04/2009
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