City of Palo Alto Secures $5,176,812

Congratulations to the City of Palo Alto for successfully securing a grant in the amount of $5,176,812 through the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program administered by the Board of State & Community Corrections to combat organized retail theft and protect its community.

The funding will enable the Palo Alto Police Department to staff extra patrols throughout high-density retail areas for the next several years in order to deter crime. These strategic and critical efforts will significantly increase public safety and community well-being.

This latest achievement is another example of the commitment of the City to promote and sustain a high quality of life in Palo Alto.

Once again, congratulations Palo Alto!