In the past, when people needed the police, they would pick up the phone and dial. That has not changed, but the Palo Alto Police Department is launching their new Website, along with a new site address, allowing yet another way for the public to access police services. People can keep updated on the latest crime alerts and announcements, updated on a daily or weekly basis.
Residents can check a plot map for sex offenders in their neighborhood.
Stay forewarned and forearmed with crime prevention information, including telephone, Internet, and credit card scams. Kid's have a special section and, of course, there will be links to other sites of interest in government and law enforcement. Within the next six months, people will be able to file reports on minor crimes and occurrences on-line. Crime statistics will be available by neighborhood and tied into the city's geo-based mapping system. Demographic data collected on field contacts will also be available after reports are made to the City Council in April.