JULY
 NIBIN Engagement Team ( NET ) pilot project begins . Its goal is to investigate , dismantle , and disrupt illegal gun activity in Arlington .
 SEPTEMBER
 The Dallas Cowboys invited APD officers and hundreds of first responders from across the state to join them in commemorating 9 / 11 .
 AUGUST
 Police , Fire , EMS , and Dispatch were recognized at the Texas Rangers First Responders Game , supporting the Peace Officers ' Angels Foundation .
 OCTOBER
 APD Honor Guard debuted the " Pink Patch " as a fundraiser for the M . D . Anderson Breast Cancer Center in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month .
 DECEMBER
 APD held its 37th annual Santa Cops Event where members of the department and community picked out toys based on requests received through the school district and officers .
 NOVEMBER
 The now traditional “ We Care Brunch ” brought together APD and community partners in efforts to assist unsheltered individuals in the community . Guests were provided with supplies and connected with housing assistance resources .
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