The basic mission of PAL is to offer youth of Dunn and the surrounding area a viable alternative to the temptations of street life, which can lead to a life of crime, alcoholism, drugs, vandalism, delinquency and gangs. PAL keeps young men and women active, interested and busy through its supervised/ multifaceted programs geared to develop leadership traits and build good citizens for tomorrow. PAL is dedicated to instilling in youth a value system that recognizes the need to respect and protect human rights and to uphold and obey the laws of our city, state and nation. Community Oriented Policing