Palo Alto Public Safety

Palo Alto Public Safety is a department of the City of Palo Alto that is responsible for providing police, fire, and emergency services to the community. The department is led by a City Manager and is overseen by the City Council.

The Palo Alto Police Department is responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention in the city. The department has a staff of over 100 sworn officers and civilian personnel. The police department is divided into several divisions, including patrol, investigations, and traffic.

The Palo Alto Fire Department is responsible for fire prevention, suppression, and emergency medical services in the city. The department has a staff of over 60 firefighters and civilian personnel. The fire department is divided into several divisions, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, and fire prevention.