Police Activity League of Waterbury Inc.

PAL provides the youth of the Greater Waterbury area with positive guidance during their crucial childhood years. It has been proven that a strong support system, such as PAL, has a direct relationship with lowering crime rates, and has a powerful impact on a child's future. This done through programs that emphasize education and learning, as well as participation in sports and activities. The goal of PAL is to enable all young people, regardless of race, religion, income or handicap to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our motto, "Today's Youth, Tomorrow's Leaders" emphasizes our commitment to being positive role models for children, and encompasses our hope to instill a sense of citizenship and civic duty to the members of PAL. 

Who We Are

The mission of the Police Activity League of Waterbury, Inc. is to promote partnerships between youth, police and the community. The mission is achieved through the development and implementation of educational, athletic and recreation programs designed to encourage positive relationships among law enforcement and the community PAL serves. Programs provided emphasize education and learning as well as participation in team and individual sports/activities. The goal of the Police Activity League of Waterbury, Inc. to enable all young people, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, income, gender, sexual orientation or disability, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The interaction with police officers in a positive setting provides a basis for trust and respect. PAL believes that when a child can respect the police officer on the field, in a classroom or in the gym, that same child is more likely to respect the laws the police enforce.