About Us
Our Story
Organized in 1973, LAPD Devonshire PALS is dedicated to developing character in youth, reducing juvenile crime and creating safer communities. We do this by providing after-school enrichment programs for low-income, at-risk children and teens that build strong, positive relationships between youth and law enforcement officers. Due to the tremendous need for youth programs in the southern section of Northridge, and with a community determined to help, LAPD Devonshire PALS built a youth center in this underserved neighborhood. We celebrated the center’s grand opening in October 2009.
Our Mission
LAPD Devonshire PALS builds character and enriches the lives of children and teens by offering year round activities that foster trust and understanding between young people, the LAPD and the community.
Our Mission
LAPD Devonshire PALS builds character and enriches the lives of children and teens by offering year round activities that foster trust and understanding between young people, the LAPD and the community.
Board of Directors
Devonshire PALS is extremely proud of the countless individuals who support our organization. PALS has up to a 25 member board of directors who selflessly donate hundreds of hours to lead our committees and manage our nonprofit organization supporting Devonshire PALS with their time, talent and treasure.
Steve Pazmany
Board President
Fully Torqued Industries
Thomas “TC” Christopher
Vice President
Christopher Law Group
Mindy Park
Secretary
LAUSD
Ken Sampson
Treasurer
Coldwell Banker/ Quality Properties
Dick Ashnault
Parliamentarian
Ashnault Specialties, High Tech signs and Banners
Laine Caspi
Immediate Past President
Paratus Insurance
Sally Barnes
Retired LAPD, Travel Agent
Shawn Sangeladji
Community Leader
Mike Lehron
Centene Corporation
Bree Breckenridge
Waste Management
Maxine Simon
Temple Ramat Zion
Lorraine New
Park Parthenia Properties
Francisco Uribe
Home Depot
Alex Aguilar
LiUna 794
Shelly Ong
Painted with a Twist
Joshua Yeager
Council District 12
Dean Kirk
Hampton Inn & Suites Porter Ranch
LAPD Partners
The LAPD Devonshire Division supports LAPD Devonshire PALS and the exceptional, valuable services they provide area youth. The Community Relations and Youth Service Officers work directly with the participants of each program offered at LAPD Devonshire PALS. They are committed to serving our community through mentorship.
LAPD Captain Kathleen Burns
LAPD Sgt. Torres
Senior Lead Officer – Sandra Zamora
(818) 832-0827 or 35947@lapd.online
LAPD Community Relations Officers: Officer Matt Connell and Officer Alyssa Sanchez
Youth Services Officers: Officer Jeff Johnson and Officer Jessyka Monzon
LAPD Devonshire PALS Youth Center Staff
Devonshire PALS is extremely proud of the countless individuals who support our organization. PALS has up to a 25 member board of directors who selflessly donate hundreds of hours to lead our committees and manage our nonprofit organization supporting Devonshire PALS with their time, talent and treasure.
Nancy Hofmeister
Executive Director
Brandon Ramos
Agriculture Specialist
Anthony Martinez
Programs Staff
Christian Guevara
Robotics Instructor
Branson Spear
Art Instructor
Our Volunteers
The LAPD Devonshire PALS Youth Center has a team of dedicated volunteers. They support of youth programs and provide the children in our programs so much support. We appreciate all their time and contributions for the PALS kids. For more information on how to volunteer at PALS, please call the office at (818) 885-6433 or email PalsPrograms@devonshire-pals.org.