The Benton County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League is an official member of the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, a national network founded more than 70 years ago.

Incorporated in 2009, B.C.S.O. PAL was founded by Chris and Kimberly Sparks, and was organized by members of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and other concerned citizens as a community crime prevention program and was the first Police Athletic League in Northwest Arkansas.

PAL programs and facilities are available to all youth, regardless of their race, religion or financial situation.