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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2019
Miami Beach Police Officer Arthur Martineau Promoted to Regional
Director for National Police Athletic League
-- Marking a Noteworthy Accomplishment for the Dedicated Community Leader --
Miami Beach, FL – Growing up in Brooklyn, Miami Beach Police Officer Arthur
Martineau saw firsthand how the lack of police presence and leadership affected
children in the community. Committing to make a difference in the lives of young people
ever since, Officer Martineau has served as the Executive Director of the Miami Beach
Police Athletic League (PAL) for over nine years and is also the President of Police
Athletic/Activities League of South Florida. As a result of his dedication to the community
and youth, Martineau was recently promoted to serve as Region 3 Director for the
National PAL.
“Since 1997, Art has been involved with working with youth in South Florida and has a
passion about his work,” noted National PAL President Barbara Bonilla. “I am very
excited to have him join us and serve as Regional Director. I know he will bring
enthusiasm to this position and his region.”
Receiving several awards for his community work through the years, Officer Martineau
was named Employee of the Year by the City of Miami Beach this November. He also
received one of the city’s highest accolades, the One Team, One City Community
Service Award, alongside his wife, Deborah in 2018, which they also won in 2012.
Additionally, Officer Martineau was named the Fraternal Order of Police Member of the
Year and earned runner-up for Officer of the Year this past year.
“Serving as Executive Director for the Miami Beach PAL has been the most rewarding
position I have ever had,” added Officer Martineau. “Knowing that the children and teens
that walk through our doors leave with a newly found sense of purpose, a passion for
serving the community and a bond with police officers, who they see as mentors and
role models, makes me grateful for where I am today and for the life-changing work I get
to do daily. I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.”
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