Crime & Safety
Palo Alto Police Release Online Map Showing Locations Of Calls
Details shown about each call in Palo Alto — in addition to location — include the time of the call, type of call and a subtype.
PALO ALTO, CA — The Palo Alto Police Department released a map this week showing the locations of calls for service to the police.
The map can be viewed at cityofpaloalto.org/PAPDmap. It is currently in a beta, pilot status.
The map doesn’t show the exact location of calls to protect potential crime victims, according to the police department. Calls will also not be displayed until the incident is closed and will only be visible for 24 hours.
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Details shown about each call in addition to location include the time of the call, type of call and a subtype.
“The Palo Alto Police Department is proud to offer this new innovative online calls for service map, providing a rolling, 24-hour snapshot of our officers’ good work serving the Palo Alto community,” said Palo Alto Police Chief Robert Jonsen.
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The map was created after discussions last year about improving equity in Palo Alto.
Community members can send feedback about the map to pd@cityofpaloalto.org.
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