Police Athletic League Plus (PAL Plus)



DEKALB COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE PLUS
The mission of the DeKalb County Police Department Police Athletic League Plus Unit (PAL Plus) is to educate, equip and empower DeKalb County children as they transition through adolescence. We use sports, academics, and mentorship programs to foster police-youth engagement and reduce juvenile crime by providing a safe environment for our youth. On March 17, 2022, DKPD PAL Plus was honored with the US Department of Justice Distinguished Service in Community Policing Award by US Attorney Merrick Garland. On July 7, 2021, DKPD PAL Plus was recognized in the Community Outreach spotlight of the FBI's Law Enforcement Bulletin for the Virtual Gaming with a Cop program.
PAL PLUS OVERVIEW AND PROGRAMS
We conduct activities as a chapter of the National Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. The traditional activities for such chapters consist of sports and mentoring. However, as indicated by the “Plus” in the title, additional activities are conducted including arts and culture, education, and charity. Career Development Program Female Empowerment Program Survival Swim Lesson Program After Dark Summer Basketball League Video Gaming with a Cop Event Movie with a Cop Events PAL Youth Summer Academy PAL Fall 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Pink Patch Fundraiser Click here for more information on the above programs.
PAL PLUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Sign your child up today! For additional information, please contact the PAL Plus Unit Commander, Sgt. Howard Jenkins at 770-724-7436 or hjenkins@dekalbcountyga.gov.