POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE MINUTES -JUNE 2 2021 1

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC. (PAL) The Police Athletic League, INC. (PAL) Meeting was held on June 2, 2021 at 12:05 p.m. at the Dover Police Department in the upstairs training room with Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. presiding. Members of the PAL Board in attendance were Kevin Baird, Esq, Dr. Chandra Jackson and Dr. Wilma Mishoe (arrived at 12:08 p.m.). PAL PROGRAM UPDATES / NEW BUSINESS Patrolman First Class (PFC) Anthony Smith, PAL Coordinator stated that the football combine, for grades 5th thru 9th, only has ten participants and that there will be more Facebook posts in an effort to gain more participation. Responding to Chief Johnson, PFC Smith stated that the combine is unisex and that most children have some knowledge and/or skill level for football. PFC Smith further mentioned that Dick’s Sporting Goods has donated 300 pairs of glasses for the participants as well as footballs for the winners of the station competitions. Dr. Chandra Jackson confirmed that regardless of whether the combine is held, the $400 donation from NCALL will still be honored. Responding to Chief Johnson, PFC Smith stated that he feels the lack of participation is due to the fact that the state is just opening back up after COVID 19 and advertising started prior to the opening. Sergeant Christopher Peer, Section Leader of the Dover Police Department Special Enforcement Unit stated that Delaware Turf has a flag football league that might be competing with the PAL Football Combine and PFC Anthony Smith further stated that several pro football players run combines as well that might affect the participation. Dr. Wilma Mishoe stated that she is working with seven families and would pass along information to them. PFC Smith updated on the two, one week sessions of the Youth Academy are filled, and before they had a chance to turn off registration, there were an extra three registrants, and gave an example of what each day would entail as follows: Monday thru Friday 0730 – Temperature check for participants 0800 – Reading 0900 - P.T. 1130 - Capital School District Food Truck will stop at Dover Police Department, free of charge, for those children who are unable to provide their own lunch. Tuesday (after lunch) – Guest Speakers from Dover Police Department. Wednesday (after lunch) – Leadership Skills Thursday (after lunch) – Water Services/CPR/Aquaculture Friday (after lunch) – Graduation from the Dover Police Youth Academy Responding to PFC Smith, Mr. Kevin Baird stated that the uniforms for the three (3) extra participants do not need committee approval as the amount is still under the $1, 5770.00 approved at the April 28, 2021 PAL meeting. PFC Smith announced that the “Inaugural Outrunning Childhood Cancer 5K Run/Walk”, in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House, on August 7, 2021 in on schedule to be held at Dover Police Department and that the Dover Police Municipal Academy will still be in session and they would participate in the event as well. PFC Smith advised they are in the permit process for the event, but do not foresee any issues.

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC. (PAL) PAL Minutes June 2, 2021 Page 2 OLD BUSINESS Responding to PFC Smith regarding the insurance riders needed for PAL Events, Chief Johnson stated that with the departure of City Manager Randy Robertson, the conversation regarding the insurance has moved on to Assistant City Manager Matthew Harline. Chief Johnson further advised that Mayor Robin Christiansen stated that in the event that the City of Dover will not cover the cost, he would, with his discretionary funds. STRATEGIC PLANNING PFC Smith announced that the MOU with the Capital School District will continue throughout the summer and that he would follow up with Fall strategic planning in Mid-July. ANNOUNCEMENTS PFC Smith announced that PAL would be a part of the Cops & Rodders Car Show on September 6, 2021 in Newark Delaware. Chief Johnson announced that the next PAL meeting will be on August 11, 2021 at Noon in the upstairs training room of the Dover Police Department. Meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.