Contact Us, Important Support Hotlines and Resources

The Los Altos Police Department provides Police, Fire and Medical services 24-hours a day for the city of Los Altos. A Police Department Directory is provided below for your convenience.

Business Hours
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM

Los Altos Police Department Directory

Emergency - Police, Fire and Medical (TDD Access)

9-1-1

Alternate 9-1-1 (650) 947-2779

Text to 9-1-1 "Call when you can. Text if you can't"

  • For an individual who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or has speech disability
  • For someone who is in a situation where it is not safe to place a voice call to 9-1-1
  • A medical emergency renders the person incapable of speech

Here is what to do:

  1. Include your location of the emergency and ask for police, fire or ambulance
  2. Answer questions and follow instructions of 911 call taker
  3. Text in simple words-no abbreviations or slang
  4. Keep text messages short

Text 911 in the To or Recipient box

24-Hour Los Altos Police Non-Emergency Assistance (650) 947-2770
24-Hour Los Altos Police Main Fax number (650) 947-2704
E-mail Los Altos Police for general questions. This mailbox is monitored intermittently during normal business hours. Can you wait up to 48-hours for a response? If not, dial (650) 947-2770 for non-emergency assistance. If you need an immediate response, please dial 911 or (650) 947-2779 police@losaltosca.gov for general questions. (Do not use email if reporting something in progress)
Animal Control Services by City of Palo Alto - this link provides helpful information regarding animal control services which are provided by the City of Palo Alto. If you are reporting an urgent matter dial 911 or (650) 329-2413 directly.  (650) 329-2413 Palo Alto Police Dispatch
Animal Licensing, shelter and other services by Pets in Need (650) 496-5971
Anonymous Tip - Submit online @ TipSubmit (650) 947-2774 Leave an anonymous voicemail message
Drone User Information by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Did you know drones are considered an aircraft by the FAA? The FAA classifies a drone as an "Unmanned Aircraft Systems" (UAS). If you own a drone you are required to register your drone at FAADroneZone.com. Download the free Mobile App B4UFLY to check whether it is safe to fly faa.gov/uas/
Neighborhood Watch Program use this link to  learn more about Neighborhood Watch here  
Noise Complaints (650) 947-2770 If happening now, call us
Traffic or Parking Issues use this link to report a non-urgent traffic or parking related issue that is occurring in the city of Los Altos or call (650) 947-2770 and the call taker will handle your call accordingly   (650) 947-2770 If happening now, call us

Santa Clara County Support Hotlines and Web Links

Behavioral Health Services of Santa Clara County - This is the entry point for access to all Santa Clara County behavioral health services. Provide support for individuals and families who are in crisis; considering suicide; or struggling with mental illness, substance use, or both

Mobile Crisis Response Team - In Santa Clara County, this team is available to individuals in crisis that exhibit mental health symptoms, may be suicidal or at-risk. Dial (800) 704-0900 option#2 Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM. Outside of those hours, call the same number. Assistance is available in over 200 languages. For a Mobile Crisis Response Teams informative flier click here

(855) 278-4204 Suicide Prevention Line

(800) 704-0900 option#2 Mobile Crisis Response Team or Text RENEW to 741741 if in Crisis

(800) 488-9919 Substance Use

Bill Wilson Center - Supports and strengthens the community by serving youth and families through counseling, housing education, and advocacy

(408) 243-0222

(408) 850-6125 Crisis Line

Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) - Counseling & Mental Health Services (650) 965-2020
Community Services Agency (CSA) - Committed to serving our local neighbors in need (650) 968-0836
COVID-19 - Santa Clara County Health Concerns and Services - Report a concern about a school, business, or healthcare provider. Also a resource for workers, volunteers, and other personnel that are concerned about their employer violating the Santa Clara County Health Order (866) 870-7725 Advice Line
Office of Mediation and Ombuds Services (OMOS) - Leading difficult conversations and resolving conflict for County of Santa Clara employees, departments, agencies and community members since 1977.  (408) 993-4107
Senior Intervention Hotline for Crisis and Support Services - Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities (800) 971-0016 24/7 Friendship Line
Substance Abuse Prevention Service - Addresses problems associated with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use and abuses (408) 794-0660 Prevention Line
WomenSV - A Domestic Violence resource center designed to raise public awareness and connect domestic violence survivors in the Bay Area to available resources and help to build a strong support network (833) 966-3678
YWCA Silicon Valley Crisis Intervention Team - The first point of contact for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking (800) 572-2782 Get Help 24/7