Police Hold Bike Clinic

Kids were invited to learn about bicycle safety from their friendly neighborhood officers.

The SAFE Police Activities League is scheduled to host a clinic on bike safety and maintenance from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at its headquarters at 28910 Pujol Street.

"Temecula (and) Murrieta Police Departments will work with the kids on how to take care of their bikes, as well as some practical ride safety that everyone should know before going out on a ride," said Patti Drew, one of the organizers of the event.

"This event is not only for the PAL kids, but for all kids interested in taking care of their bike and bike safety," she wrote in an emailed announcement.

Children much be accompanied by an adult to attend.

The program aims to let children interact with law enforcement to build trust, Drew said.

"PAL is a great way to get the youth involved in their community to work with each other and our local law enforcement," Drew wrote.
SAFE, or "Safe Alternatives for Everyone," is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting abused women and children. It runs the PAL, or "Police Activities League," with volunteers from local law enforcement agencies.

To see a slideshow of a PAL award ceremony held earlier this year, .

It offers mountain biking, boxing, fiber arts, baying, sailing and community service-oriented activities to its students.

More information is available by calling 951-587-3900.