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PHOENIXPOLICE

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2025 IMPACT REPORT

STANDING BEHIND THOSE WHO STAND FOR PHOENIX

AT THE PHOENIX POLICE FOUNDATION, WE’RE COMMITTED TO HONORING SERVICE, ENHANCING SAFETY, AND STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY. INSIDE, YOU’LL SEE HOW WE’VE SUPPORTED OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FUNDED CRITICAL EQUIPMENT, AND IMPACTED LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. PLUS, A LOOK AHEAD AT OUR VISION FOR A STRONGER PHOENIX. TOGETHER, WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

PHOENIX POLICE FOUNDATION

2025 IMPACT REPORT

FUND HONOR

TABLEOFCONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ROADMAP OF THE REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

IMPACT AT A GLANCE 2025 BY THE NUMBERS

HONOR: RECOGNIZING SERVICE & SACRIFICE

ASSIST: WHEN OFFICERS NEED HELP

COMMUNITY IMPACT: BUILDING TRUST BEYOND THE BADGE

LOOKING AHEAD: THE ROAD AHEAD 1 2 3 5 7 9 11 13 14

FUND: PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT PHOENIX

PARTNERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY: CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS

STRENGTHENING THOSE WHO P R O T E C T P H O E N I X

Because of partners like you, they never stand alone.

Every day, the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department answer calls that most people hope they never have to make. They run toward danger,

comfort victims in their darkest moments, and stand watch over one of America's largest cities. Their commitment to service is unwavering.

Because of partners like you, they never stand alone.

In 2025, the Phoenix Police Foundation continued its mission to Fund, Honor, and Assist the officers, professional staff, and volunteers who serve our community. Together, we provided critical equipment that enhances officer safety, recognized exceptional service and sacrifice, and delivered support to those facing hardship and crisis.

This year marked another chapter in our commitment to ensuring that Phoenix Police personnel have the resources they need to serve effectively and return home safely to their families. From specialized equipment and officer wellness initiatives to community programs and emergency assistance, your investment created a direct and measurable impact throughout our department.

But the true story of this year cannot be told through numbers alone.

It is found in the officer who received life-saving equipment and utilized it when seconds mattered. It is found in the family that received support during a time of unimaginable loss. It is found in the young person whose life was positively influenced through community engagement with Phoenix Police officers. And it is found in the countless moments that will never make headlines but help strengthen the relationship between our officers and the community they serve.

As we look toward the future, our commitment remains clear. The needs of a modern police department continue to evolve, and the Foundation will continue working alongside our community to help meet those needs. Through strategic partnerships, responsible stewardship, and a shared belief in public safety, we are building a stronger future for Phoenix

On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, and the thousands of Phoenix Police Department employees and volunteers who benefit from your generosity, thank you. Your support is making a difference every single day.

Together, we are strengthening those who protect our city.

With gratitude

BECAUSE OF YOU

Your support fuels critical resources, recognition, and assistance that strengthen our officers and the community they protect.

30

PROJECTS FUNDED

Engancing safety, effectiveness, and community impact.

$1.2M+

500+

8th

25

INVESTED IN EQUIPMENT & PROGRAMS

Funding the tools, technology, and training officers rely on.

HONOR RUN PARTICIPANTS

Bringing our community together in support of public safety.

ANNUAL WOMEN IN BLUE Celebrating leadership, service, and excellence in law enforcement.

OFFICERS & FAMILY MEMBERS SENT TO POLICE WEEK

Strengthening connections and building pride in the profession.

$1.5M

PROTECT & HONOR CAMPAIGN COMPLETED

Wellness Center, Fitness Facility, and Memorial Wall at the new police headquarters.

Every dollar you give is aligned with our mission to Fund critical needs, Honor those who serve, and Assist officers and their families.

Critical equipment, technology, wellness initiatives, and officer readiness. Recognition programs, memorial initiatives, and celebrating extraordinary service. Emergency relief, family support, and standing beside officers in times of need.

Every dollar entrusted to the Foundation is carefully managed and invested with purpose. Many of our initiatives strengthen more than one pillar of our mission, reflecting the interconnected impact of Fund, Honor, and Assist.

EQUIPPING THOSE WHO

PROTECT PHOENIX

THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT,

REAL

PROTECTION STRONGER OFFICERS. SAFER COMMUNITIES

When officers are called into dangerous and unpredictable situations, they need more than courage. They need the right equipment

In 2025, Phoenix Police Foundation partners helped provide critical safety equipment and technology that enhance officer protectio i emergency response capabilities, and support public safety Phoenix.

DigiScanners

Enhances evidence collection and improves investigative efficiency.

IMPACT: Improved evidence collection and investigative capabilities.

EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FUNDED IN 2025

Balistic Shields

Provides protection during active threats & high-risk incidents while allowing officers to move toward danger and rescue victims

IMPACT: Enhanced protection for officers.

K9 Balistic Vests

Enhanced protection for K-9 officers in high-risk environments.

IMPACT: Provides critical protection for K9 officers in critical moments.

Telescoping Ladders

Enables rapid access to areas during emergencies and rescue operations.

IMPACT: Increased mobility and faster emergency response.

AND SO MUCH MORE

Mini Rams

Allows officers to quickly breach barriers when immediate action is required.

IMPACT: Faster entry during critical incidents where time can mean the difference between life and death.

HEALING THOSE WHO PROTECT US

APLACETORECHARGE.A COMMITMENTTOWELLNESS.

Policeworkplacesextraordinarydemandsonthemindandbody.

Every day, Phoenix Police employees encounter tragedy, violence, trauma, and human suffering while being expected to remain calm, professional, andreadytoanswerthenextcallforservice.Overtime,thatresponsibility takesatoll

Recognizingtheimportanceofofficerwellnessandresilience,thePhoenix PoliceFoundationpartneredwiththePhoenixPoliceDepartmenttocreate adedicatedwellnessspacewithintheEmployeeAssistanceUnit(EAU).

Designed specifically for the unique challenges of law enforcement, the space provides employees with access to recovery and wellness resources that support both physical and mental well-being. From advanced recovery technologies and massage therapy to quiet spaces for reflection and restoration, every element was selected with one purpose: helping thosewhospendtheircareershelpingothers.

Butthetrueimpactisn'tmeasuredbyequipment.

It's measured in the officer who takes a moment to decompress after a difficult call. The detective carrying the emotional weight of a complex investigation. The employee navigating personal challenges while continuing to serve the community. It is a reminder that seeking support is not a sign of weakness, it is an investment in long-term wellness, resilience,andreadiness

For generations, officers were often expected to carry their burdens in silence. Today, that culture is changing. The Phoenix Police Department and Phoenix Police Foundation are committed to ensuring employees have access to the resources they need to remain healthy, resilient, and preparedtoserve.

Because protecting our community begins with protecting those who serveit.

Every day, Phoenix police officers experience stress from the job most people will never experience. The EAU Wellness Space was created to ensure every Phoenix Police employee has a safe place to manage their stress.

Sgt. Jeff Pluta, Employee Assistance Unit

INSIDE THE WELLNESS SPACE

RECHARGE ROOM TECHNOLOGY

Guided meditation, light therapy, and stress reduction technology.

MASSAGE CHAIRS

Targeted relief to reduce muscle tension and promote relaxation.

HYDRO MASSAGE BEDS

Full-body massage and heat therapy to ease stress.

NORMATEC COMPRESSION THERAPY

Enhances circulation, reduces soreness, and supports recovery

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Access to counseling and wellness resources.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE UNIT

SUPPORT

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges

FUND HONOR ASSIST

Because protecting out community begins with protecting those who serve it.

HONOR:

REMBERING THOSE WHO GAVE EVERYTHING

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2025

HONORING OFFICER ZANE COOLIDGE

CARRYING THEIR LEGACY FORWARD

Every year, National Police Week brings together law enforcement officers, survivors, and supporters from across the country to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice inservicetotheircommunities

In 2025, the Phoenix Police Foundation was honoredtohelpsendtwenty-fivemembersof Officer Zane Coolidge’s squad, 73F, to Washington,DC,forNationalPoliceWeek Formany,thejourneywasmorethanatrip.It was an opportunity to stand together, remember a fallen brother, and ensure his sacrificeisneverforgotten

Surrounded by thousands of officers from across the nation, Squad 73F participated in memorial events, honored Ofc Coolidge’s service, and experienced the powerful reminder that while the loss is personal, they arenotalone.

FAMILY MEMBERS SUPPORTED

Because behind every officer is a family who serves too.

Their watch may have ended, but their impact on this department never will

A PERMANENT PLACE OF REMEMBRANCE

The Phoenix Police Foundation also completed a significant milestonein2025withthecreationofthePhoenixPoliceMemorial Wall,partoftheProtect&HonorCapitalCampaign.

Located within the Department, the memorial serves as a lasting tribute to the forty-six Phoenix Police officers who have lost their livesinthelineofdutysince1925.

FUND

MEMBERS FROM SQUAD 73F SENT TO NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

THOUSANDS GATHERED TO HONOR AMERICA’S FALLEN OFFICERS

More than a monument, the wall ensures future generations of officers, employees, families, and community members will have a dedicated place to reflect, remember, and honor those who gave everythinginservicetoPhoenix.

Their names are etched into the history of this department Their sacrificeremainswovenintoitfuture

CELEBRATING SERVICE. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY.

From the Honor Run to Women in Blue, these events bring our department and community together to celebrate the men and women who serve and the families who support them.

HONOR RUN

5K 1-MILEWALK

TheHonorRunbringsourcommunitytogetherto rememberthefallen,honorthosewhoserve,and supportthefamilieswhostandbehindthebadge

Proceeds benefit programs that support officer wellness, training, and the families of our officers, because honor doesn’t end when the shiftdoes

Women in Blue

EMPOWERING. CONNECTING. LEADING.

Women in Blue celebrates and empowers the women of the Phoenix Police Department through connection, mentorship,andsharedexperiences.

This annual event highlights the strength, leadership, and impact of women in law enforcement and inspires the nextgenerationofleaders

It’s a powerful reminder that when women rise, our departmentandcommunitythrive

We support each other.

We lift each other. We lead together.

That’s the power of Women in Blue.

BUILDING A STRONGER FUTURE

Creating connections that last a lifetime.

Recognizing the impact women make every day.

Inspiring future generations to lead with courage.

Cmdr. Julie Egia Women In Blue 2025 Elevating Women in Law Enforcement Winner

ASSIST:

READY WHEN THE CALL COMES

Police officers spend their careers helping others through life’s most difficult moments. When crisis strikes one of our own, the Phoenix Police Foundation stands ready to help.

The best time to prepare for a crisis is before one occurs.

WHEN CRISIS STRIKES, TIME MATTERS.

When a serious injury, unexpected hardship, or line-of-duty death occurs, support cannot wait weeks or months. Families need assistance immediately.

Because of donor support, and partners like YOU, the Phoenix Police Foundation stands ready to respond with emergency assistance, family support, fundraising coordination, and resources when they are needed most.

While we are grateful the need for major assistance was limited in 2025, our commitment remains unchanged. We prepare every day so that when the call comes, we can help.

The greatest measure of success in the Assist program isn’t how much assistanceweprovide.

It’s knowing that we’re prepared if tomorrowchangeseverything.

BE READY WITH US

No officer or family should ever hear, “We’re sorry, we can’t help.”

Your monthly support helps ensure emergency assistance is available whenever crisis strikes.

BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER SCAN TO GIVE

PhoenixPoliceFoundation.org/fha

As little as $25 per month ensure resources are available before they are needed

B U I L D I N G

T R U S T

BEYOND THE BADGE

Strong communities are built through relationships, opportunity, and service. These programs bring officers and residents together, creating positive connections that last a lifetime.

POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL)

Building Relationships. Inspiring Success.

ThePhoenixPoliceDepartment’sPoliceActivitiesLeague (PAL) addresses the needs of underserved youth and builds positive relationships between youth and the police

PAL brings police officers together with boys and girls through sports and school-related activities These programscreatesafespacesforyouthtolearn,grow,and connectwithofficersinapositiveenvironment.

PAL teaches youth the importance of integrity, respect, discipline, self-esteem, leadership, teamwork, and other valuablelifeskillsthatbreedsuccess

While the games and activities are important, the real impact happens in the relationships that are built; relationships that help create brighter futures and strongercommunities

WHY PAL MATTERS

POSITIVE INTERACTIONS

Meaningful engagement with officers outside of enforcement situations

RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST

Mentorship and connection that help break down barriers and build confidence

STRONGER COMMUNITIES

Building lasting connections between police, youth, and the neighborhoods we call home

When youth and officers connect in positive ways, it changes perceptions, builds trust, and creates stronger communities for all.

H U N G E R H E R O E S

Serving Our Community Side-by-Side Through Hunger Heroes, an Angels on Patrol initiative, Phoenix Police Department employees, volunteers, and community partners come together each Thanksgiving seasontosupportfamiliesfacingfoodinsecurity.

ThePhoenixPoliceFoundationisproudtohelpfundand support this effort, ensuring more families can gather aroundaholidaymeal.

The program provides more than food; it creates opportunities for officers and community members to serve alongside one another. Whether packing meal boxes, loading vehicles, or spending time with families, participants build relationships, strengthen trust, and demonstratethepowerofcompassioninaction

B U I L D I N G

T R U S T

BEYOND THE BADGE

Public safety doesn’t begin when an officer responds to a crisis, it begins long before that through relationships, visibility, and trust.

DOWNTOWN OPERATIONS UNIT E-BIKE

INITIATIVE

InacityaslargeandvibrantasPhoenix,meaningfulcommunity engagement requires officers to be visible, accessible, and connectedtothepeopletheyserve

Thanks to the support of the Phoenix Police Foundation, generousdonors,andcommunitypartnerslikeWesternAlliance Bank,theDowntownOperationsUnitnowhasafleetofelectric bicyclesthatallowofficerstopatrolareasofteninaccessibleto traditionalvehicles.

The e-bike allows officers to move quickly through crowded events, parks, entertainment districts, and public gathering spaces while maintaining direct interactions with residents, visitors,businessowners,andcommunitystakeholders.

Unlike a patrol vehicle, an e-bike creates opportunities for conversation.Itallowsofficerstostop,listen,answerquestions, and build relationships that strengthen trust between law enforcementandthecommunity.

The program has become an important tool for community policing, helping officers maintain a visible presence while improving mobility, responsiveness, and engagement throughoutdowntownPhoenix

STRONGER TOGETHER

Western Alliance Bank partnered with the Foundation to help fund the Downtown Operations Unit e-bike initiative, demonstrating how community partners can play a direct role in strengthening public safety and building trust across our city

INCREASED MOBILITY

Officers can navigate high-density areas quickly and efficiently.

ENHANCED ENGAGEMENT

More opportunities for meaningful conversations and relationship building.

GREATER VISIBILITY

A consistent, approachable presence throughout downtown Phoenix

COMMUNITY-FUNDED

Made possible through the generosity of donors and partners like Western Alliance Bank.

Trust is built one conversation at a time. These ebikes allow us to connect with our community in ways that make a real difference.”

- Sgt Jeff Cichosz (DOU)
E-BIKE PROGRAM IMPACT

PARTNERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY

INVESTING IN THE HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND READINESS OF PHOENIX POLICE OFFICERS

The strength of a police department begins with the health and readiness of the people who serve.

A STRONGER OFFICER IS BETTER PREPARED TO SERVE

Police work places extraordinary demands on the body Officers spend long hours in patrolvehicles,wearingheavyequipment,respondtophysicallydemandingincidents, and are expected to perform at a moment’s notice, regardless of fatigue, weather, or circumstances.

Yet for many years, fitness resources within police facilities often took a back seat to operationalneeds.

When the Phoenix Police Department began planning its new headquarters, leaders envisioned more than office space They envisioned a place where employees could investintheirhealth,buildresilience,andmaintainthephysicalreadinessrequiredto serveoneofthenation’slargestcities.

That vision became reality through a partnership between the Phoenix Police Foundation, generous corporate partners, and individual donors who recognized a simpletruth:Healthyofficersaresaferofficers.

Today,employeeshaveaccesstoadedicated,state-of-the-artfitnessfacilitydesigned to support strength, conditioning, recovery, and long-term wellness; resources that helppreparethemforthephysicaldemandsoftheprofessionwhilesupportingoverall qualityoflife.

Theimpactextendsfarbeyondthewallsofthegym.

Everyworkoutcompleted,everyinjuryprevented,andeveryofficerwhoinvestsintheir healthcontributestoastronger,moreresilientdepartmentandasaferPhoenix

MORE THAN A GYM

THE HEADQUARTERS FITNESS CENTER SUPPORTS:

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

INJURY PREVENTION

PHYSICAL READINESS

STRESS MANAGEMENT

LONG-TERM WELLNESS

EMPLOYEE RESILIENCE

LEADING THE WAY

As a leader in health and wellness across Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona recognized the importance of proactive officer wellness and partnered with the Foundation to help create a space focused on prevention, resilience, and overall health

A longtime supporter of the Phoenix Police Foundation and Phoenix Police Department, QuikTrip continues to invest in the officers who protect our community. Their commitment helped ensure employees have access to modern fitness resources that support long-term health and wellness

FUND

Four organizations played a transformational role in bringing this vision to life

Known worldwide for advancing public safety technology, Axon’s support estended beyond the tools officers carry in the field. Their investment helped create opportunities for officers to strengthen the physical foundation necessary to perform their duties safely and effectively.

The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation understands that strong communities depend on healthy, resilient public servants. Their support helped create a fitness center that promotes officer wellness, physical readiness, and long-term health for those who serve Phoenix every day.

A Message From Our Board Chair

As we reflect on the impact of the Phoenix Police Foundation over the past year, I am filled with gratitude: for our donors, our community, and, most importantly, the men and women of the Phoenix Police Department who serve our city with courage, professionalism, and sacrifice every day. As a citizen and business leader, I see firsthand that public safety is foundational to everything we value about Phoenix. Effective policing makes our neighborhoods livable, our businesses secure, and our city a place where families, employees, customers, and visitors can thrive. It also plays a vital role in Phoenix’s ability to attract investment, retain companies, and build a vibrant economy.

That is why the work of the Phoenix Police Foundation matters so deeply. We stand beside those who stand for us: funding critical resources, honoring service, and supporting officers and their families when the need is greatest.

But we cannot do this alone. The challenges facing law enforcement are significant, and the need for community support remains urgent. Whether it is providing life-saving equipment, recognizing acts of valor, or investing in training, wellness, and family support, your involvement makes a difference.

As we look ahead, our mission is clear: to strengthen the bond between our community and those who protect it. I invite you to join us through a donation, partnership, or by sharing our critical work with others.

Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for supporting those who protect Phoenix.

With deep appreciation,

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