BAKERSFIELD PAL MISSION STATEMENT:
- To provide quality activities for the youth of our community
- To provide local youth with focus and direction, helping them become responsible citizens
- To establish positive relationships between youth, police and the community
Bakersfield Police Activities League is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) charitable organization that was formed in 1994 by Police officers and concerned citizens. It is one of the Bakersfield Police Department’s approaches to juvenile delinquency prevention. BPAL’s goal is to benefit youth by teaching them skills and giving them opportunities that might not normally be available. BPAL targets at risk youth in high crime neighborhoods. Through BPAL’s quality programs in education, athletics, and social development, we strive to teach children to become successful, responsible, and caring individuals. The success of BPAL is achieved through the hard work and dedication of the many who give their time and resources.