Garner Police Department 2019 Annual Report Published August 2020 | Page 10

Garner PAAL in 2019 started a partnership with Pride Boxing to give young people a physical outlet
while building confidence and self-discipline.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The Garner Police Department participated in
“National Night Out,” an annual event sponsored by
the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and
supported by law enforcement agencies nationwide.
In 2019 we partnered with The Village at Aversboro,
other public safety agencies, and Garner residents
at the Garner Performing Arts Center (GPAC) to
celebrate the 35th Annual NNO. The event is an
opportunity for citizens and businesses to join the
Police Department in heightening public awareness
of crime and crime prevention, strengthening policecommunity
partnerships and relationships, and
sending a message to criminals that the community
does not tolerate crime.
GARNER PAAL
The Garner Police Athletic/Activities League (PAAL)
is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes
educational, athletic and recreational activities to
create trust and understanding between police
officers and youth. It is based on the conviction that
young people—if they are reached early enough -
can develop strong positive attitudes towards police
officers in their journey through life toward the goal
of maturity and good citizenship. Garner PAAL brings
youth under the supervision and positive influence
of a law enforcement agency and expands public
awareness about the role of a police officer and the
reinforcement of the responsible values and attitudes
instilled in young people by their parents. Kathy Taylor
serves as the PAAL program manager.
PAAL hosted bi-weekly school-based programs at the
various elementary schools in Garner. PAAL provides
support and collaborates with school staff to provide
life learning lessons combined with fun activities. PAAL
hosted weekly after school programs at North Garner
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GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT