Palo Alto Police Foundation
Building Trust | Strengthening Community
The mission of the Palo Alto Police Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for Palo Alto’s residents and working population and strengthen police-community relations. We accomplish this by supporting projects and building partnerships with collaborating community and government organizations. The foundation will raise funds to invest in projects, programs, equipment and initiatives for which there are no current funding sources.
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$250,000
RAISED
1000's
OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONNECTED
100's
OF VOLUNTEERS & CONTRIBUTORS
100's
OF OFFICERS & FAMILIES SERVED
We Have the Power to Impact Our Future, and We're Doing Something About It
Connection
One of the primary visions of the Palo Alto Police Foundation is supporting dialog between the Police Department and the public. Creating moments or occasions to allow thoughtful conversation.
Serving Those Who Serve Us
We are a special community filled with people who have a common desire to sustain safe communities across all economic strata and cultures, no matter the political affiliation. We support our public safety staff in small and larger ways -- smiling or waving at a patrol officer, serving meals to the staff who work on holidays, providing useful gifts for family events, and partnering on Night Out each August. If you have the capacity to help others through time, talent, or treasure and want to join our efforts let us know and get involved!
News & Events
Thank You for Supporting the Palo Alto Police Foundation
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Palo Alto Police Foundation’s inaugural kickoff and the opening of the new Public Safety Building. Your support made it a memorable event for our officers, their families, and the community. We were honored to hear from...
PAPF Italian Brunch 2026 – A celebration of the official opening of the Palo Alto Public Safety Building
Join Us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Palo Alto Public Safety Building for an Italian Brunch catered by Terún Italian Restaurant. Special Guest Speaker SF 49er Champion Steve Young Opening remarks from Congressman Sam Liccardo. Presentation by...
Palo Alto Chief of Police James Reifschneider
"We want PAPD to be a destination department for the very best candidates in law enforcement. The Palo Alto Police Foundation supports that mission by connecting a community that values its officers with the people who serve today and those who will serve tomorrow. It turns appreciation into investment and shows every officer that Palo Alto stands with its police.”