The Atherton Police Activities League is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers from the community and Police Department.

Although there are several P.A.L.’s and associations in the area, the Atherton P.A.L. is the only organization sponsored by the Atherton Police Department and endorsed by the Atherton City Council. This organization is funded by tax deductible (501C3) donations from the community collected through an annual mailing solicitation in the fall. The Atherton P.A.L. does NOT conduct any door-to-door or telephone solicitations.

The Atherton P.A.L. was formed to bridge the gap between youth and the police. During the past thirty-five years the P.A.L. activities have expanded and changed relative to the issues confronting youth in society. Currently, the P.A.L. conducts a variety of programs for the youth in Atherton, including D.A.R.E. and classroom presentations on a variety of subjects.

For more information on the P.A.L. or its programs, call the Police Department at (650) 688-6500. Donations can be mailed to the Atherton Police Department, 83 Ashfield Road, Atherton, CA 94027.