Spokane Police Foundation

The Spokane Police Foundation is proud to support the community outreach programs for the Spokane Police Departments. These programs were created to help build trusting relationships between at-risk youth and local law enforcement and are having a positive impact throughout our community. Now, more than ever, it is important that we continue to support and grow these programs.

The Police Activities League (PAL) engages youth with summer activities such as flag football, basketball, running, soccer, swimming, and baseball. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) enrichment activities and lunch are provided at every session. Officers and community volunteers mentor participating youth, providing positive role modeling and reinforcement of the program’s core values.

The Youth & Police Initiative (YPI) is a prevention program for at-risk high school and middle school youth, designed to meet them where they are and help them prepare for their future. Referrals to YPI may stem from a number of issues, such as academic issues, behavioral issues, truancy issues, substance use, trauma exposure, and disciplinary history. Police officers lead the YPI program, building trust and rapport with students through dialogue, role-play and sharing perspectives. YPI positively influences participant choices, by providing encouragement to students to work hard in school, avoid substance use and gangs, and get involved in their communities.

Please help us support and build on these important programs so we can continue to make a difference in our community.