Who We Are

The motto for the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League (PAL) is “Every Kid Needs a PAL,” and this program shows how true that is!

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Rancho Cordova PAL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds relationships between RCPD and youth through a variety of programs, at no cost to the kids. Each year, the program serves more than 3,500 youth in our community.

Youth learn vital skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, create lasting friendships with each other, build trust with officers, give back to the community, and have fun! PAL youth have gone on to do great things from becoming a police officer to achieving success in education and sports.

If you have a child interested in joining PAL, please contact us rcpdpal@ranchocordovapd.com or (916) 875-9627.

Meet the Board Officers

Rancho Cordova PAL is supported by a working Board of Officers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of youth in the Rancho Cordova community. The Board of Officers serve two-year terms and their role is to support the mission of PAL and oversee PAL programs.

President
Lieutenant Rich Merideth
Rancho Cordova Police Department

Vice President
Lieutenant Nick Goncalves
Rancho Cordova Police Department

Treasurer
Records Officer Wendy Swander
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

Secretary
Deputy Norman Dela Pena
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

Meet the Board of Directors

Lieutenant Rich Merideth
Rancho Cordova Police Department
Retired

Lisa Jones
Business Consultant
Aimbridge Hospitality

Dr. Colette Charles

Sean Twilla
Water Distribution Superintendent
Golden State Water Company

Jennifer Laret
Vice President
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Megan Siren
Assistant to the City Manager

Police Activities League Staff

Deputy Sariah Loudon
Youth Services Officer
Rancho Cordova Police Department

Catherine Swanson
Youth Services Officer
Rancho Cordova Police Department

Deputy Derek Jackson
Youth Services Officer
Rancho Cordova Police Department