APD Annual Reports - 2014 Annual Report | Page 52

POLICE DEPARTMENT Est. 2003 PoliceFoundation Arlington Police Foundation Continues to Impact the Community Arlington Police Foundation private support public service In 2014, the Arlington Police Foundation experienced another banner year. Established in 2003 as a charitable nonprofit organization, this foundation continues to fund essential equipment and APD programs, which are not typically funded through the city’s operating budget. The foundation also provides financial assistance for Tarrant County families of fallen officers who are killed in the line of duty. In 2014, the Foundation hosted its first Back the Blue Bash held in the Grand Hall at the Arlington Convention Center. This event attracted corporate sponsors and also featured a silent auction and live music entertainment. Other fundraising events in 2014 such as the Handcuffs and Mulligans Golf Tournament and Police Palooza continue to be popular events for officers, their families and supporters. 50