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Detroit PAL helping student athletes succeed with new G.R.I.T. initiative
PAL launches new program to help athletes access emotional well-being resources.
Commentary: For kids, the predators are now online
KENNETH RAGLAND From 2021 to 2023, the number of reports of online child enticement received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children rose more than 300%. GETTY IMAGES We marked Safer Internet Day earlier this month, a worldwide campaign to...
PAL Rings the Opening Bell at NYSE
The New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2025, welcomed the Police Athletic/Activities League to the podium to ring the Opening Bell to celebrate 110 years of serving New York City’s youth. Among the PAL officials and members who took part were National PAL...
Dr. Galen Duncan joins Sunday’s Weekend Morning News to discuss National PAL, youth mental health
The National Association of Police Activities Leagues, also known as National PAL, is designed to create positive relationships between children and law enforcement through a host of programs. The organization is now promoting the significance of youth mental...
National PAL bringing 25 Baton Rouge students to Super Bowl events
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – Twenty-five GEO Next Generation students are heading to New Orleans to experience Super Bowl-related events and leadership programs. The National Association of Police Athletic Leagues and the BRidge Agency chapter are...
25 Baton Rouge students going to New Orleans to participate in Super Bowl week activities
BATON ROUGE — Twenty-five high school students from Baton Rouge are heading to New Orleans on Wednesday and Thursday to participate in multiple Super Bowl week activities as part of a youth mentoring mission put on by the National Police Athletics/Activities...
Hill: PAL reflects the heart of law enforcement
The other night, seven San Antonio Police officers were shot by a barricaded suspect after they responded to a “suicide in progress” call. Thankfully, they all survived their injuries. News reports published in the hours after the incident said the shooter, who was...
National PAL and the Southern California Fires
Dear National PAL Chapter Leaders, Supporters, and Families, As I’m sure you are all aware, the devastating fires in Southern California have caused widespread damage. We have confirmed that several of our NPAL chapter members have experienced significant losses,...
National PAL Names Dr. Steve Coan Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer
Coan to lead National PAL’s mission of empowering youth and strengthening communities Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2024 – The National Association of Police Athletic / Activities Leagues, Inc. (National PAL) announces today that Dr. Steve Coan has been named executive...
National PAL Launches Youth Mental Health Focus with Appointment of Renowned Sports Clinician Dr. Galen Duncan
Dr. Duncan to lead youth mental health initiatives for 2M+ National PAL youth Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2024 – The National Association of Police Athletic / Activities Leagues (National PAL) announces today that Dr. Galen Duncan, nationally recognized sports...
National PAL Congratulates Indy PAL for Being Featured by Local News for Inspiring Community Work
National PAL Congratulates Indy PAL for Being Featured by Local News for Inspiring Community Work. Read more here
Nation’s Largest Non-Profit Youth Organization Tied to Law Enforcement Appoints New Black CEO and President
Nation’s Largest Non-Profit Youth Organization Tied to Law Enforcement Appoints New Black CEO and President. Read more












