June 1, 2010 Rob LaMaster Exec. Director

• Capital Equipment Program - The Foundation has provided new and innovative equipment such as a K-9 bite suit for the Service Dog Unit to improve the quality of their training, vests for officers and TASERS, both important life saving equipment.
• Safe Teen Accident Reduction Training Program - All teens with valid driver's licenses, between the ages of 16 and 19 may register for a 4 hour behind the wheel driver's training program at the police academy.  Teen fatalities have been significantly reduced since the inception of the program.
• Universal Forensic Extraction Devices - Equipment that helps to gather direct evidence from cell phones in child murder, abuse, and molesting cases.  In the first four hours of being provided with one of these pieces of equipment by the Foundation, Tucson Police Detectives were able to capture and prosecute a child stalker who was attempting to set up a meeting with a 14 year old girl for sex.
• Quick Clot Trauma Bandages - Every TPD police vehicle contains a Quick Clot Trauma Bandage to stop serious life threatening bleeding of anyone subsequent to a shooting, stabbing or other serious injury.  The department has already saved one life since the inception of these bandages last summer.
• Training and Education - Specialized training is often the first thing cut from budgets during times of financial crisis. With this in mind, the Foundation has recently funded investigative training for up to 35 officers. We expect this need to continue to grow.

Friend of the Force:  Whether you are an individual, own your own business, or you represent a philanthropic organization, you can become a Friend of the Force and be a "Force Multiplier" against crime.   ($7,500 - $10,000 - $12,000+)

Sponsor An Event:   If you are interested becoming an event sponsor we have these great annual events for which you are able to be a sponsor, making it possible for the Foundation to focus all of the proceeds of the event toward the mission of making Tucson a safer community in which to live and work.

 Unsung Heroes Banquet - Help us to recognize the men and women who risk their lives and go "above and beyond" their normal duty

 Cops and Rodders Car Show - Help support programs such as Gang Outreach, PAL, Santa Cop, Community Food Bank and the Capital Equipment Campaign.

K-9 Walk for Dogs - Help to support the K-9 Officers and other capital equipment campaign needs.

 Thank A Cop - Your contribution helps with the three "T's", Tactical, Technical, and Training, or safety equipment, technology, and training

   Endowment Campaign - Your contribution will help to ensure the future of the Foundation to make a difference for our community for years to come, and to keep the goal of making Tucson the safest city in America in the forefront of our wonderful city.

Youth Programs - Make your contribution directly to youth programs designed to promote the safety and welfare of the youth of our community, through programs such as S.T.A.R.T., P.A.L., Gang Outreach and Scholarships for students.