**NEW**

Girls Initiative & Incentive Gardening Program

Athletic Programs
Since its inception the Police Athletic League has provided opportunities for children in the community to participate in positive, wholesome sports, recreational, and extracurricular activities. In this way PAL hopes to divert children from negative influences and enhance a child’s individual self-esteem, discipline, and self-actualization. PAL coaches help provide good role models, teaching athletes invaluable lessons in sportsmanship, perseverance, and respect for others as they develop into adulthood. Cleveland PAL sponsors many sport activities including; football, boxing, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, karate, and many others. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

PALSITES Program
The Cleveland PALSITE Program employs off-duty community police officers to provide programming and positive interactions with children ages 5 – 18 during non-school hours. The program is hosted currently by several of the City of Cleveland’s Recreation Centers and outdoor pools.  The Cleveland PALSITE Program provides early intervention to at risk inner-city youth by offering them a positive and productive environment that is available after school, on Saturdays, and during school vacations. The PALSITES Program is designed to have children interact with police officers in a positive manner,  as they participate in organized athletic events, special interest programming, and educational activities.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THIS PROGRAM

Special Events Program
PAL sponsors several off-sire events each year. These activities include, but are not limited to: Major and Minor League professional sporting events, an annual fishing derby on Lake Erie, and a yearly Youth Leadership Conference. For many inner-city youth this is their only opportunity to be exposed to these types of activities. CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THIS PROGRAM

COPS Care Program
PAL utilizes the COP Care Program to educate children on the dangers and challenges inherent in police work. The program also instructs citizens how they can better interact with police and assist them with reducing crime. The program uses lecture, visual aids, interactive scenarios, and hands-on experiences to allow youngsters to fully appreciate the intricacies of police work.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THIS PROGRAM

Law Enforcement Explorer Program
Cleveland PAL sponsors the Cleveland Police Law Enforcement Explorer’s Program which is designed to initiate young adults, ages 13-21, to developing the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a possible career in the police profession. Police-related training, community service projects, and competitions throughout the year all play an integral part in the program.  For more details and sign up information contact Officer Schulte at (216) 623-5080.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF THIS PROGRAM
 

PAL Builders of Tomorrow Program
Cleveland PAL's goal is to provide scholarships for young adults to become trained in a variety of construction skill trades.  This training includes lead safe renovation and for some, lead abatement licensing. PAL works with several local area construction companies to provide students with gainful employment and valuable on the job experience, upon their successful graduation.  PAL's ultimate goal is to give young people the opportunity to engage in a lifelong, productive career within the Greater-Cleveland community. For more details and sign up information call Cynthia Mumford at (216) 249-0327.