Turning Youth into Champions,
Turning Champions into Leaders
Supporting education
and innovation.
The goal of Watsonville PAL is to guide youth toward responsible and mature citizenship; provide a common platform of growth for police officers, youth, and residents; encourage the principle of goodwill, friendship, and sportsmanship.
Statement
We, as police officers, know that we must do everything we can to get to children before they get involved with drugs or gangs. Please remember that Watsonville PAL is strong because of community support and without the support of concerned residents like you, we cannot reach out to the youth in our community.
Program Requirements
PAL requires that police officers develop a personal friendship with those they serve. Watsonville PAL serves youth 4 to 20 years of age depending on the program. If you are interested please call 831-763-4147 for more information on the programs that are being offered.
History
PAL began in the 1930s and was developed by New York police officer Ed Flynn. Flynn who liked kids, asked youth gang members why they took part in antisocial behavior. Their answer was "There's no place to play and nothing to do. The cop's are always hassling us."
PAL offers a
variety of programs
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
watsonvillepal@gmail.com
Phone
(831) 763-4147