Playing Cops and Rodders
Unique Partnership Helps to Support Community Programs

Established in 2003, the Tucson Police Foundation (TPF) is a publicly supported, charitable organization dedicated to fostering public safety through community building, education and outreach. In conjunction with the Tucson Police Department, TPF works with a range of community advocates to support, develop and implement public safety and crime-prevention programs. Various programs that TPF supports include: Safe Teen Accident Reduction Training for teens ages 16–19; a Gang Outreach Unit; Teen Citizens’ Police Academy designed to give young people an opportunity to learn about the Tucson Police Department and its operations; Tucson Police Explorer Post 2180 that offers young men and women a chance to challenge themselves while working with active members of TPD; and Hearts of Gold Police Family Outreach, which provides financial support to members in crisis as a result of a catastrophic illness or injury.

On November 10, 2007, TPF held its first car show at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson to raise funds to support foundation programs. The show was open to all years of domestic and import cars and trucks and pre-’60 antique original motorcycles. Current and restored police and fire vehicles were also on display. A kid’s Pinewood Derby Race was also held with awards given for the top three finishers in each category and for best-looking car and creative car in each age group. It was a very successful show with a total of 306 car entries with an estimated 6,000 attendees. 

The Second Annual Tucson Cops and Rodders Car, Truck, & Antique Motorcycle Show will be held on November 8, 2008 at Hi Corbett Field in Tucson. This year’s show will be even better with more than 600 cars expected. Visit www.copsandrodderstucson.org for more information and to register.

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