Roosevelt PAL

History

The Nassau County Police Boys Club (P.B.C.) was formed in 1940 in response to a need for programs for juveniles. Statistics showed that teenage vandalism was increasing.

The Commissioner of Police at the time, Abram Skidmore, took the positive action of instituting programs to involve youths with patrolmen in worthwhile activities and thereby, preventing the delinquency. Initially, there were five patrolmen and one sergeant assigned.The programs were very popular and expanded rapidly. Due to the growth in participants and volunteers, the P.B.C. administration was centralized and incorporated in 1945.

The P.B.C. was 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax exempt status and that classification remains in effect today.The primary goal of all P.A.L. activities is to deter juvenile delinquency and create better relations between youth and the police. This is accomplished by providing structured and well supervised activities, which serve as an alternative to "hanging out" on the street corners. Just as important, incorporated into these activities is the emphasis on the qualities that promote good citizenship.

The programs have operated continuously since inception. As the years progressed, more and more girls were participating in activities and in 1987, the organization's name was officially changed to the Police Activity League (P.A.L.) This was done to more accurately reflect that it is an open organization for all youths. The programs are geared for youth who possess all degrees of skills and talents. Competition is monitored to ensure fairness in activities and participation by all.

The Nassau County P.A.L. now oversees the operations of 32 local P.A.L. Units. Each of these units has its own Police Officer Director. P.A.L. is administered on a day-to-day basis by a Commanding Officer (Lieutenant) and a Deputy Commanding Officer (Sergeant). They directly supervise the 32 police officers that run the local P.A.L. units and handle all daily operations of the Corporation. The Lieutenant and Sergeant are guided and advised by an Executive Board which is elected from volunteers within the organization.

The Nassau County P.A.L. is formed of average citizens from various communities throughout the County. Their commitment to the organization is their common bond. The organization has been recognized nationally as a leader in our field and has been named as a Merit Award Winner in 1991 and 1993 by the National Association of Counties, and also named as the 491st Point of Light by former President George Bush. P.A.L. is a member of the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, 618 North U.S. Hwy 1, Suite 201, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.


	History The Nassau County Police Boys Club (P.B.C.) was formed in 1940 in response to a need for programs for juveniles. Statistics showed that teenage vandalism was increasing. The Commissioner of Police at the time, Abram Skidmore, took the positive action of instituting programs to involve youths with patrolmen in worthwhile activities and thereby, preventing the delinquency. Initially, there were five patrolmen and one sergeant assigned.The programs were very popular and expanded rapidly. Due to the growth in participants and volunteers, the P.B.C. administration was centralized and incorporated in 1945. The P.B.C. was 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) tax exempt status and that classification remains in effect today.The primary goal of all P.A.L. activities is to deter juvenile delinquency and create better relations between youth and the police. This is accomplished by providing structured and well supervised activities, which serve as an alternative to "hanging out" on the street corners. Just as important, incorporated into these activities is the emphasis on the qualities that promote good citizenship. The programs have operated continuously since inception. As the years progressed, more and more girls were participating in activities and in 1987, the organization's name was officially changed to the Police Activity League (P.A.L.) This was done to more accurately reflect that it is an open organization for all youths. The programs are geared for youth who possess all degrees of skills and talents. Competition is monitored to ensure fairness in activities and participation by all. The Nassau County P.A.L. now oversees the operations of 32 local P.A.L. Units. Each of these units has its own Police Officer Director. P.A.L. is administered on a day-to-day basis by a Commanding Officer (Lieutenant) and a Deputy Commanding Officer (Sergeant). They directly supervise the 32 police officers that run the local P.A.L. units and handle all daily operations of the Corporation. The Lieutenant and Sergeant are guided and advised by an Executive Board which is elected from volunteers within the organization. The Nassau County P.A.L. is formed of average citizens from various communities throughout the County. Their commitment to the organization is their common bond. The organization has been recognized nationally as a leader in our field and has been named as a Merit Award Winner in 1991 and 1993 by the National Association of Counties, and also named as the 491st Point of Light by former President George Bush. P.A.L. is a member of the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, 618 North U.S. Hwy 1, Suite 201, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.