The Arlington Police Foundation Provides Funding for Several APD Programs Designed to Support Our Officers.
GO BAGS AND RIFLE RESISTANT ARMOR PLATING
Through a state grant and a very generous donation by the Arlington Police Foundation, the APD was able to outfit all officers with ballistic armor “go bags.” These bags contain equipment to protect our officers during active shooter situations.
K9 Unit
Begun in 1979 with one handler and one police service dog, the K9 Unit is highly specialized and offers city-wide coverage of approximately 100 square miles to officers involved in high-risk situations including building searches, suspect apprehension, and missing persons. Consisting of three K9 teams, the K9 Unit stands at the ready to support operations when called.
The Arlington Police Foundation has supported the K9 Unit financially for many years through the generosity of its donors. Donor support through the foundation allowed the police department to replace 2 of our K9 officers.
Trauma Kits
Through funding support from the Arlington Police Foundation every APD officer receives a personal trauma plate pack. These personal kits are essential pocket gunshot survival packs specifically designed to fit inside a standard uniform shirt pocket. These lifesaving packs contain medical supplies needed to treat any penetrating trauma injury.
Motorcycle Array
Funds from the Foundation were used to enhance the lighting on police motorcycles. These additional lights increase the visibility of the motorcycle during emergency operation to traffic violators and other vehicles in the area.
Academy Support
The Arlington Police Foundation provides meals for all participants and instructors involved with the police recruits Six Flags Scenario Training and the academy family night.
Honor Guard Support
2019 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Arlington Police Department Honor Guard, one of the most recognized Honor Guards in the country. The Arlington Police Foundation is proud to have supported the honor guard with ceremonial accessories like casket covers, badge covers flags and poles and to help support travel costs for the Honor Guard to participate in Police Week activities and competitions in Washington DC.
Annual APD Awards Ceremony
The foundation is proud to be a part of the financial contributions needed to conduct an annual officer awards ceremony. Each year the Arlington Police Department hosts an awards ceremony to honor the dedication and extraordinary accomplishments of our police employees Arlington. The awards ceremony is a great opportunity to thank all of our police employees – sworn and professional staff-, and to honor the high achievements of the honorees.
