CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department’s newly formed
Police Activities League (PAL) program is ready to lead two fun-filled days
of activities for young people to participate in during Hamilton County
Schools spring break week. PAL is the department’s newest community
outreach program aimed at building positive relationships between police
officers and young people in the community.
PAL Pop-Up Events
On March 19 and 20, 2025, we invite young people to join CPD PAL for two
days of fun that will officially launch the CPD PAL program to community
members. These events will feature a variety of sports, games, educational
opportunities, and mentorship. PAL is the fun place to be this spring
break!
The Team Supporting PAL
CPD’s Supervisor of Youth Programs, Sergeant Robin Davenport, will oversee
the daily operations of the PAL program. Over the past year, Sgt. Davenport
has worked to secure equipment and resources, developed partnerships with
existing organizations serving young people, established the program’s
501(c)(3) status, and formed a dedicated Board of Directors to guide the
program’s operations and success. The board members include:
Judge Alex McVeagh - Hamilton County Circuit Court - Executive Board
Member
Attorney Jim Exum, III - Chambliss, Banners & Stophel P.C. - Staff
Attorney/Executive Board Member
Mr. Ketha Richardson - Director of Inclusion & Diversity, and Corporate
Training, EPB - Executive Board Member
Mr. Harry Tate - CPA Harry Tate & Associates P.C. - Accountant/Executive
Board Member
Mr. Robert Baty - Board Member Chattanooga Guns & Hoses, Chairman of the
Board - Chattanooga PAL
Chief John Chambers - Chief of Police, Chattanooga Police Department -
President of the Board for PAL
Sgt. Robin Davenport - Youth Programs Supervisor at Chattanooga Police -
Executive Director of the Board of PAL
A Message from Chief John Chambers:
“The Police Activities League is more than just a program—it’s a promise to
our community and our youth,” said Chief John Chambers. “We believe that by
building positive relationships between our officers and young people, we
can inspire brighter futures and create lasting trust. This initiative
would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of
Sergeant Davenport. His passion and commitment to making a difference have
truly brought this vision to life. On behalf of the entire department, I
want to thank him for his leadership and tireless efforts in making PAL a
reality. Together, we are creating opportunities, strengthening our
community, and shaping a better tomorrow.”
Support the CPD PAL Program
If you’re interested in learning more about CPD PAL, visit
https://chattanooga.gov/services/police/community-outreach and follow CPD’s
Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ChattanoogaPoliceDepartment> page for
upcoming PAL events and announcements. If you have a location where you
would like to host a PAL event or have any other questions about getting
involved, please contact the Chattanooga Police Department at
cpdcommunications@chattanooga.gov.
The CPD PAL program is a non-profit organization and will begin accepting
financial donations once its account is officially established. That
information will be shared once established and approved by the City
Council.