Random acts of vandalism, bicycle thefts and tafffic violations constitute the major part of our crime safety problem. There have been changes in the organization of the Palo Alto Police Department which will help attack some of these problems. Crime Prevention now has a new name: The Community Policing Division. As we receive more information on how this will affect the residents, we will discuss the issues in future newsletters.

To report graffiti, call the City of Palo Alto hot line at 496-5904. If a crime is in progress, call 911 immediately. To report past or suspicious events, call the police business number, 329-2413.

If you'd like to be a police volunteer, call Eileen Derr at 329-2524.