Events/Projects :: Thank A Cop Day
Thank A Cop Day — April 16, 2010
TUCSON POLICE FOUNDATION INVITES COMMUNITY TO HONOR OFFICERS ON "THANK A COP" DAY, APRIL 16
The 2010 Thank A Cop Day will be held on Friday, April 16th this special appreciation program was created to honor the brave police officers who serve our state and citizens. The Tucson Police Foundation is inviting Tucson area residents to show their gratitude to law enforcement officers by encouraging them to bring a thank-you card to any one of five locations throughout Tucson. Local restaurants will also provide breakfast or lunch for the officers and employees of the Tucson Police Department.
"The Tucson Police Foundation is pleased to once again to promote 'Thank a Cop Day,'" said Rich Harper, Tucson Police Foundation Chairman. "The most important thing we can show our very special men and women in the arena of public safety is that they have our absolute support and appreciation. The Foundation wishes to thank those businesses which have provided their products and services to make this day special for all those in law enforcement."
Donations will be accepted to benefit the Tucson Police Foundation, the only official fundraising arm of the Tucson Police Department. Thank A Cop bumper stickers, "We Love TPD" shirts and TPF membership information will be available at all locations. The membership and donations received will provide the operating capital that enables the Foundation to provide necessary safety equipment to the Tucson Police Department. These initiatives help provide a safer community.
Thank A Cop Locations:
- Midtown: The Hardesty Substation, 22nd & Alvernon
- East: Texas Roadhouse, Park Place Mall, Wilmot South of Broadway
- Northwest: Chick-Fil-A, Oracle Road & Auto Mall Dr.
- Downtown: Hotel Arizona, Broadway between Granada & Church
- Southwest: Buffalo Wild Wings, Irvington, west of I-19
Also lending support to officers are numerous local businesses by providing food or services: Texas Roadhouse, Hotel Arizona, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, Dickey's Barbecue, El Charro Café, Buffalo Wild Wings, Mama Louisa's, Camille's Sidewalk Café, The Hungry Fox, Arby's, Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union, Mama's Pizza, Jim Click Automotive Group, Awards 2 Go, and E.A.R.S.
Radio stations from Good News Radio, Citadel Broadcasting, and Journal Broadcast Group will be involved in promoting the event.
About Tucson Police Foundation:
The Tucson Police Foundation, founded in 2003, is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to fostering public safety through community building, education, and outreach. In concert with the Tucson Police Department, the foundation works with a range of community safety advocates to develop and implement public safety and crime prevention programs.