Ft. Pierce PAL
"FILLING PLAYGROUNDS NOT PRISONS"
The Police Athletic League is a State and Nationally approved juvenile crime prevention program that provides youth wholesome alternative activities by establishing a bond between police officers and at risk youth.  The purpose of this non-profit organization is to educate, mentor and provide recreation activities to reduce the number of Ft. Pierce Florida youth who enter the Juvenile Justice system.


MASTER OFFICER PAUL PEARSON
Executive Director Ft. Pierce PAL
ppearson@fppd.org

WHAT WE DO

PAL is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth. It is based on the conviction that young people - if they are reached early enough - can develop strong positive attitudes towards police officers in their journey through life toward the goal of maturity and good citizenship. The PAL program brings youth under the supervision and positive influence of a law enforcement agency and expands public awareness about the role of a police officer and the reinforcement of the responsible values and attitudes instilled in young people by their parents.

Studies have shown that if a young person respects a police officer on the ball field, gym or classroom, the youth will likely come to respect the laws that police officers enforce.  Such respect is beneficial to the youth, the police officer, the neighborhood and the business community.

Registration fees are $40.00 for the year, per child.