| Name |
Department |
Full Address |
Phone 1 |
Email |
Description |
| Abandoned Vehicles: Hotline |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2258 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Use Hotline to report a vehicle you believe to be abandoned |
| Accident (Vehicle): Reporting & Communications |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Or contact Police Desk at 329-2406 |
| Adult Entertainment Establishment |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
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| Alarms: Fire |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2184 |
fire@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Alarms: Police |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also Intrusion Alarms, Police Dept, 329-2130 |
| Animal Services: General (Licenses, Adoption) |
Police |
3281 E. Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, California 94303 |
(650) 496-5971 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Open Monday -- Saturday, 11:00am - 5:30pm; closed 9/80 Fridays and holidays. After-hours emergency, 329-2413 |
| Animal Services: Spay & Neuter Clinic |
Police |
3281 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 496-5933 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Monday - Saturday 11 am to 5:30 pm |
| Asbestos - Disposal (Fire Department) |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2347 |
fire@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also Public Works - 496-6980 |
| Ashes - Scattering |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
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Ashes from cremation may be scattered on private property - call Police with questions |
| Bicycle Ordinance/Bicycle Safety/Licensing - Fire |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2184 |
fire@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also lost/stolen/abandoned - call Police 329-2413``Licensing - Fire Dept, 329-2184``Lockers - Transportation, 329-2136 |
| Bicycles - Found/Stolen |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Block Parties |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Burglary Investigation - Police Dept |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2248 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also burglary prevention @ Police Department, 329-2666 |
| Child Safety Car Seat Inspection |
Stanford Hospital |
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(650) 736-2981 |
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| Child Safety/Safety |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2666 |
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| Citations - Parking |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2252 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Citations: Bicycle |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2184 |
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| Citations: Equipment Sign Off |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Code Enforcement - Police Related |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Commercial/Industrial Security - Crime Prevention |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2666 |
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| Communications (Police Dispatch) |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
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Dial 911 for emergencies. Above number is for non-emergencies only. |
| Concealed Weapon, Application for (Police) |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2103 |
pd@city.palo-alto.ca.us |
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| Credit Card Fraud - Police |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2559 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also 650/329-2371 |
| Crime Analysis |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2145 |
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| Crime Prevention - Neighborhood Watch - Police |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2666 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Mascots "Neighborhood Watch" Safety |
| Dog Licenses: Purchase or Renew |
Police |
3281 East Bayshore Road |
(650) 496-5971 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Driveways - Vehicle Blocking |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
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Also, single family home development, Planning 329-2441. Permit for street opening, 329-2441 |
| Earthquake - Emergency Preparedness (Fire Dept.) |
Fire |
4000 Middlefield Road, Room D4, Palo Alto (Cubberley Community Center) |
(650) 617-3197 |
fire@cityofpaloalto.org |
Building Structure - Bldg., 329-2550; Hotline (for updates) 329-2420 |
| Electric Lines / Power Lines |
Utilities |
250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto CA 94301 |
(650) 496-6908 |
cpau@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also, Clearing Lines, 496-6974 |
| Emergency Services (OES), Director |
Fire |
3750 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (Mitchell Park) |
(650) 617-3164 |
oes@cityofpaloalto.org |
Located at Mitchell Park Library |
| False Alarm - Police Dept. |
Police |
275 Forest, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2130 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Payments - Revenue Collections, 329-2318 |
| Filming on City Property - Police |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2103 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Fire Hydrants |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 496-6982 |
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For leaky fire hydrants, call the City of Palo Alto Utilities Department 650-496-6982 |
| Fire: Department Of - Nick Marinaro, Fire Chief |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2184 |
fire@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Fraud - Police Dept. |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2559 |
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Also for fraudulent documents |
| Fuel Tanks - Spills / Leaks |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2184 |
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Also emergencies, 9-1-1 |
| Gardener's License - Leafblowing - Police |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2449 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also Bay Area Gardener's Assn (BAGA), 361-8930 |
| Hazardous Materials - Fire Department |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto |
(650) 329-2184 |
fire@cityofpaloalto.org |
Enforcement, Environmental Protection, Investigations, Spills, PAMC Title 17 (Storage), Title 15 (Permits) Also Public Works for Household Drop-Off, 496-6980; Photo Finishing and Silver, 496-6932 |
| Impounded Vehicle Release |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Juvenile Officer - PA Police |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2219 |
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| Liquor License |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
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| Lost and Found - Police Dept. |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Missing Persons - Palo Alto Police |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2558 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Moving Violations - Reporting |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also questions, 329-2687 |
| Noise Ordinance - Police Watch Commander |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2142 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Includes leaf blowers. Also Palo Alto Airport, 856-7833; Tower, 856-1277 |
| Operation ID (Police Dept.) |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2666 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Overnight Parking Ordinance - Police |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
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| Parades (Permits & Filming) |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2459 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Paramedics - Billing |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2318 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also billing re Fire Dept, 329-2532 |
| Picketing (Permit/Rules) |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2142 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Police - Evidence/Property |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
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| Police - Firearms/Concealed Weapons - Registration |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2103 |
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| Police: Department Of - Lynne Johnson, Chief |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2115 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Property Damage (Police) |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
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| Pushcarts |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
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Above number for pushcarts on City streets. For Civic Center Plaza, 463-4900. For private property, 329-2441 |
| Radar Enforcement (Police Dept.) |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2683 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
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| Residential Security |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2666 |
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| Ride-Along Program (Police) |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2406 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also scheduling, 329-2508 |
| San Andreas Fault/Earthquakes |
Planning & Community Environment |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2550 |
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Also direct earthquake questions to the Office of Emergency Services (Fire Department) at 617-3197. |
| Sexual Assault (Police) |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also recorded information, 408/299-2101``YWCA Rape Crisis Center, 493-7273 |
| Shoreline - Noise Complaint (Recorder) |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2631 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also 'Abate Shoreline Amphitheatre Noise', James Lewis, P.O. Box 5012, Palo Alto 94303 (326-9563) |
| Smoking Ordinance - Police (Enforcement) |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Legal, Attorney's Office, 329-2171; Copy of Ordinance, Clerk's Office, 329-2571 |
| Solicitation Permit |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
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| Street Closure - Residential Block Party |
Police |
275 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also for Construction Closure, call Public Works - 329-2325``Parades, filming, other - 329-2459``Permits, Police 329-2147 |
| Taxi Operator Application |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2147 |
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| Transients |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2413 |
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Emergency 9-1-1 |
| Truck Route Information |
Police |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2683 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also Transportation, 329-2520 |
| Utilities Emergencies |
Utilities |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2579 |
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Hydrants, Gas Leaks, Wastewater, Water |
| Utility Lines - Clearing Trees (PWO) |
Utilities |
3201 East Bayshore Road Palo Alto CA 94301 |
(650) 496-5953 |
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| Volunteer Program - Animal Services |
Police |
3281 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 496-5989 |
pd@cityofpaloalto.org |
Also Crime Prevention, 329-2524; Human Services, 329-2388; Library, 329-2562; Police, 329-2524; Recreation, 329-2380; Storm Drain Stenciling, 329-2598 |
| Weed Abatement |
Fire |
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 |
(650) 329-2184 |
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