The Police Athletic Program at the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is an exciting opportunity to work and play sports with youths and give them crime prevention and law enforcement education at the same time.

PAL focuses on:

• Academic activities
• Athletic activities
• Tightening the bond between law enforcement officers and the youth in the community
• Youth reached early develop a strong, positive attitude towards law enforcement officers
• Helping kids learn that "cops are people too"

PAL currently offers:

• Two after school programs, in Englewood and Port Charlotte
• Two summer camp programs over summer break from school
• Golf tournaments
• Basketball tournaments
• One-on-one interaction between youth and law enforcement officers

Contact Information

Port Charlotte Area Contact:
Dep. Sam Carter
Phone: 941-235-4751

Englewood Area Contact:
DFC Lynn Fuller
Phone: 941-473-3500
Fax: 941-473-4634

Mailing Address for both Port Charlotte and Englewood PAL Programs:
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
7474 Utilities Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33982

e-mail: ccsopal@verizon.net