TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Police Department (TPD) recently received new equipment granted through the city's Tucson Delivers/Safer City funding.
Tucsonans voted May 16, 2017 to approve a five-year, half-cent sales tax. PROP 101 went into effect on July 1, 2017.
According to the city, $176.9 million was collected.
A city spokesperson explained to KGUN 9 PROP 101 ended Thursday. The newly approved PROP 411 half-cent tax acts as a continuation of PROP 101.
City officials used those funds to equip the police department with two fully equipped Explosive Ordinance and Disposal (EOD) vehicles.
These Ford F-350 Super Duty Quad 4X4 vehicle offers police – and K9 partners, if required - the following:
- Front-facing winch to extract potential explosives from populated areas
- On-board power inverter to charge batteries and extend reconnaissance drone flights
- Rear passenger dog kennels with secure water bowl
- Slide-out workbench and storage for easy access to technology and tools for field operations
The city is reminding the public TPD's K9 units are available 24/7 upon request.
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