P.A.L. is a catalyst for the positive development and healthy personal growth of the young people in our communities. From it’s most basic element through ever expanding parameters, P.A.L emerges as a truly dynamic, innovative and exciting action force in any community.

Although all children are eligible to join P.A.L programs, the immediate aim is to reach the neighborhood youth who are without recreational affiliations. Boredom, apathy, and loneliness along with other problems facing Suffolk’s youth blend into a volatile mix. Our long-range goal is to keep these kids interested in sports and activities and out of trouble. While there are many programs throughout Suffolk, only P.A.L. has direct interaction between the child and the police officers. Very often, the first experience a child has with a police officer is an adversarial one – kids in trouble, families in distress. We feel that the first meeting is much more beneficial on a ball field as apart of a team in a positive environment.

Cops and kids together, respect for each other and the law is the basis of P.A.L. Sports and activities, teaches teamwork; helps develop individual skills; teaches confidence, and sportsmanship; helps the children adapt socially. The cop, the kid, parents and communities working together is the best way to provide safer communities. Support of P.A.L. today is an investment for a safer tomorrow.