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VISION
The South San Francisco PAL (Police Activities League) Boosters has a rich history of over 40 years sponsoring various youth programs. In recent times, the PAL boosters have broadened their focus to cater to a wider range of interests within our young community. The South San Francisco community relies heavily on the unwavering support of our dedicated boosters, police officers, coaches, teachers, and parents to create opportunities for our youth to cultivate values such as sportsmanship, discipline, respect, and friendship, all while fostering positive relationships with the SSF Police Department. The commitment of our boosters shines through as they generously contribute countless hours to bridge these crucial principles between the police department and our youth, striving to ensure the ongoing success of youth activities in our community.HISTORY
The SSF Police Activities League (PAL) was founded in South San Francisco in 1958 by Gus Nicololpulos and Purnell (Pappy) Shaffley. They were a part of a wave of innovative Police Leaders who felt that if Police Officers interacted with the young people of the community they could have a positive impact on them. Their vision has been proven to be true many, many times over.
Over the years, the South San Francisco PAL have facilitated youth involvement in activities such as: baseball, softball, roller skating, soccer, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, band, drum and bugle corps, bowling, small caliber riffle safety, target shooting competitions, football and our police explorer program. In recent years, South City PAL has proudly partnered with the South San Francisco Park and Recreation Department and has sponsored participants in summer camps designed for physically and mentally challenged youngsters.
TODAY
Today, the South San Francisco Police Activities League either sponsors or co-sponsors several programs which provide “positive alternatives” to the many negative options that youngsters are faced with every day. The mission of the SSF PAL has not changed.
In fact, many communities have started PAL programs during this time frame. That mission, in part, is to enhance the relationship youngsters have with police officers, and to help them learn valuable life lessons such as sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, respect for others and friendship. These are all vital characteristics in the development of future good citizens and community leaders.
