To those who accept this challenge, we offer great pay and benefits, ample opportunities for specialty assignments and advancement, outstanding training, and the privilege to serve the community of Palo Alto.
Welcome to the Police Department web site. Lynne Johnson is the department director and Police Chief. Learn more about our programs and services through the links on these pages. The Palo Alto Police Department is committed to providing exceptional public safety services and taking a leadership
role in building community partnerships. The men and women of the Department subscribe to core values including honest/integrity, accountability/ownership, consistency and fairness, creativity and innovation, positive attitude, teamwork and a strong work ethic. It is important for us to stay connected to the community we serve. It is also important that you are informed about what work we do, how we complete our work and how you can assist us in being successful. Our website is one tool we use to achieve this goal.
The City of Palo Alto Police Department provides services to a resident population of approximately 61,200. The large number of high-technology businesses and the Stanford University campus increase the daytime population to over 125,000 persons. (more)
Demographic Data CollectionThe 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.
Monthly Activity ReportPalo Alto Police Department Activity Report for the Month of: September 2008
Independent Police AuditorThe Independent Police Auditor has the authority to review and assess for objectivity, thoroughness, and appropriateness of disposition citizen complaint investigations of misconduct and internal affairs investigations associated with the Police Department and makes recommendations to the Police Chief.
