INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The National
Police Association announced today a $500 donation to the Atwater Police Activities League Cadets to
honor and support their mission.
The Atwater Police Activities
League Cadet program provides a common meeting ground for police,
citizens, and the youth of the City of
Atwater, CA and Merced
County in the area of social, educational, and recreational
activities. Atwater PAL Cadets fosters and encourages in said
youth, faith in America principles and in the traditions of
sportsmanship, good will and friendship. The cadets are led by
Cadet Chief Sylvia Matlock. The
cadet program is year-round and is open to youth (Girls and Boys)
12-18 years old.
Cadet and explorer groups are the preeminent career orientation
and experience programs for young people contemplating a career in
law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system.
They offer young adults a personal awareness of the criminal
justice system through training, practical experiences,
competition, and other activities. Additionally, the programs
promote personal growth through character development, respect for
the rule of law, physical fitness, good citizenship and patriotism.
These programs are based on career opportunities, life skills,
citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. They
fulfill all of these areas of emphasis in their mission to offer
youth interested in a career in law enforcement the opportunity
to:
- Gain exposure to various criminal justice careers and to have
positive interaction with law enforcement professionals.
- Obtain "hands-on" experience and awareness of the criminal
justice system, thereby helping participants to make an informed
decision on a career in law enforcement or a related field.
- Benefit from interpersonal growth through self-discipline,
teamwork, challenging experiences, and high standards of
performance and personal conduct.
- Enhance character development and improve physical and mental
fitness.
- Learn responsibility to self and others through
leadership.
- Serve their community by assisting in a supplementary law
enforcement and liaison capacity.
The Atwater PAL Cadets can be contacted at 1390 Broadway Ave.
Atwater, California 95301,
209-688-5763 and online at
https://www.facebook.com/Atwater-PAL-Cadets-657853387734617/
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