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Vancouver, Wash. –The Vancouver Police Activities League (PAL ) received notification this week that the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc. (National PAL) selected Vancouver Police Officer Julie Ballou as the winner of their April Law Enforcement Officer of the Month award. Through these awards, National PAL recognizes individuals in the PAL Network who inspire their PAL colleagues and friends, and who are steadfast in their service to their communities.
Here is the excerpt from the National PAL media release:
“Officer Julie Ballou of the Vancouver Police Department in Vancouver, Washington is the April PAL Law Enforcement Officer of the Month. Officer Ballou has spent the last ten years as an engaged member of the PAL Community, first serving as a boxing coach, and then as a PAL board member and mentor. Officer Ballou represents the patrol officers on the board, coaches the police team for the annual Hoopin’ with Heroes Charity Basketball game (where Police play against Firefighters), mentors several PAL teens, and has adopted a classroom as part of the PAL Patrol program. Every day Officer Ballou goes above and beyond, with a contagious passion for helping her community”.
Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain said, “Officer Ballou is extremely deserving of this award. Her ongoing commitment to serving youth in our community and her dedication to the Vancouver Police Activities League is truly inspiring”.
For more information on the Vancouver Police Activities League visit www.vancouverpal.org.
For more information on National PAL visit www.nationalpal.org.
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