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About the
Police Athletic League of Sarasota County
 

 

Sheriff William F. Balkwill

Sarasota County Sheriff William F. Balkwill
Executive Director

PAL Director - Lt. Keith Muncy

Lt. Keith Muncy
PAL Director

 

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Sarasota PAL is to provide a safe environment for kids of Sarasota County to participate, learn and achieve while developing positive relationships between youth and Law Enforcement.

 
 

The Police Athletic League of Sarasota County, Inc., more commonly referred to as "Sarasota PAL", or just "PAL", is a nonprofit organization that provides quality athletic, academic, and after school activities to the youth of Sarasota County.

Sarasota PAL was initially formed in 1988 under the the direction of Sheriff Geoff Monge and was known as the Youth Athletic League. Soon thereafter, Sarasota PAL became incorporated and joined the Florida Police Athletic league and the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues.

Sarasota PAL is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of concerned community and business leaders, and local law enforcement officers. The Sarasota County Sheriff acts as the Executive Director of the Board.

It is the mission of the Sarasota PAL to provide a safe environment for kids of Sarasota County to participate, learn, and achieve while developing positive relationships between kids and law enforcement.  Today's law enforcement officers recognize their dual responsibility to prevent crime and to enforce the law. But even the most dedicated officer cannot overcome the negative psychological impact that may be caused by such things as peer pressure, a broken home, poverty, prejudice, boredom, apathy, passing of a loved one, or loneliness. Activities sponsored by PAL create a positive environment where kids can learn the value of teamwork, cooperation, and commitment.

Mutual trust and respect can be built between the kids of today and Law Enforcement Officers with the end result being a kid who will learn self respect and self worth, and will be able to function in tomorrow's society.

PAL is funded by donations, grants, and fund raising events throughout the year. If you are interested in making a donation, becoming a volunteer, or would like to help sponsor an event, click here.

The Police Athletic League of Sarasota County, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. Contact your tax advisor for details.

 

Police Athletic League of Sarasota, Inc

2075 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, FL 34239

(941) 316-8108 Office
(941) 361-6351 Fax

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