PAL is proud to announce a new project that will showcase the diverse talents of the men and women of the LAPD, and help to raise funds for the PAL Program. Jazz legend Jimmy Stewart and his wife, music manager Terri Tilton are in the process of producing “Hollywood Cops That Rock,” a CD of original songs written and performed by LAPD officers.

In describing the CD, Terri says, “Our city, as well as the men and woman of LAPD, are very diverse. We hope, through the universal language of music, to achieve a bridge between our community and our police for the benefit of our children. If we can put guitars, drum sticks, basketballs, baseballs and confidence in the hearts, minds and hands of our children then they won’t be in the streets with guns.”

“Hollywood Cops That Rock” joins the talent of police men and woman with the talent of the Hollywood musical community, bringing forth messages of hope, faith and diversity. The goal is to create a legacy for PAL through the sales of this recording. The songs chosen for this recording demonstrate a wide range of emotions, encapsulating success, failure, hopes, wishes and the possibility that dreams can come true.

Our children are the future and we must provide them with the necessary resources so that they will see that they can have a better future. Hollywood PAL provides and gives children that opportunity. By supporting “Hollywood Cops that Rock” you can make a difference in their lives. As Terri says, “let’s stop the violence and make music!”

To Purchase a Cops That Rock CD, please call 213 847 4382.

TAKIN’ IT BACK
A novel from John A Kuri

“Against overwhelming odds, five Hollywood teens are coached by an unlikely pair of off-duty police officers and rise above drugs, gangs, and the potential pitfalls of the street when, as teammates and friends, they unite in a citywide competition by learning to overcome the agony of defeat and finally taste the sweetness of victory.”

This is the description of a new novel by renowned writer, John Kuri. The book focuses on a group of kids from various backgrounds who are joined together through basketball and the Hollywood PAL program. Kuri explains his inspiration for the writing the novel as follows:

“I grew up in Hollywood. The pool and playground along Cahuenga and Cole, north of Santa Monica Boulevard, are the same as they were then and the possibility for a kid to find trouble hasn’t changed either. In the more recent years, as a dad attending many games on similar grounds, watching my sons and daughters, and marveling at parents who gave so much time to coach and mentor those kids, I could not help but realize what a gift that was.

And for the kids who don’t have the blessings of a big family, organized school activities, all those privileges so many take for granted, there is a force across this nation that is 80,000 strong. It is the Police Activities League and it’s made up of off-duty officers, men and women who give their time to make a difference in a kid’s life. Hollywood PAL is one of the finest examples of mentors at work for kids and the community.

Each book purchased through Amazon.com will earn money for Hollywood PAL It is a non-profit organization that depends entirely on contributions to support the costs associated with the program that is run by these fine volunteers.”

Many high-profile figures have the following to say about “Takin’ it Back:”

“This book speaks to the inner-city teens regardless of color, and brings honor to thousands of mentors, many off-duty police officers, who selflessly give guidance to hundreds of thousands of our at-risk kids, daily.”
—Shaquille O’Neal
NBA All-Star, NBA MVP
One of the 50 greatest players in NBA history

“A Slam-dunk. The game is the metaphor to life in this compelling story. The Players: five racially diverse inner-city at0risk teens. The Coaches: two off-duty cops. The Result: Adults mentor teens and together they experience the power of teamwork, the joy of victory and the value of friendship.”
—Bill Walton
NBA All Star, UCLA All American
One of the 50 greatest players in NBA history

“A must read! It will touch hearts and souls with a positive impact. Growing up in South Central L.A.—basketball l was my escape, and law enforcement is my career. So I related to each character, cheering them past numerous obstacles and celebrating with them their victories.”
—Anita Ortega
L.A.P.D. Captain
UCLA All American basketball player
The leading scorer, 1978 National Championship Game

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: John A Kuri is an Emmy nominated writer and producer of film and television. His notable body of work includes the historical novel Cheyenne Rising Sun, producing the motion picture of the classic Louis L’Amour western, Conagher. Kuri is the winner of the Cowboy Hall of Fame Western Heritage Award and the Christopher Award. Winner of the Randolph Hearst Long Rifle National Championship when in military school, John was raised in Hollywood. A commercial pilot, John has directed flying sequences in several of his films. A music lover, he is a jazz guitarist who appears in Los Angeles nightclubs. He resides in Marina del Rey, California with his wife and is the proud father of five.

Takin’ It Back is available through Amazon.com. A percentage of every book sold will benefit PAL.
To purchase a copy, click here.

HOLLYWOOD PAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Hollywood Screenwriter William Bentley produced a PSA for Hollywood PAL, aimed at increasing awareness and driving donations. The PSA will soon be airing on TV stations and movie theatre screens near you.

Click here to play the PSA