Tucson police are currently in the running for a grant that would help fund upgrades to their training facility, which is used for the police dogs.
If TPD is selected, the grant will come from Aftermath, a company that provides crime scene cleanup services to families. The company plans to award a total of $16,500 to eight departments across the country. First place winners would take home $5,000.
Folks can vote for their favorite department — including TPD, which is currently in second place. If the department stays in second place, it'll win a $4,000 grant.
Voting continues until Monday, Nov. 5. You can vote once every 12 hours on Aftermath's website. You can also vote on Aftermath's Instagram page by liking and commenting on their daily grant postings.
Meanwhile, here are some adorable photos of Tucson police dogs:
30 adorable photos and videos of Tucson police dogs
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UpdatedTucson Police K9 is seeking the public’s help in locating “Piper” who escaped from jail. She was last seen near Alvernon and Speedway in a car with her head sticking out the passenger window. She’s also known to be a sucker for peanut butter. Pipers last known photo is below. pic.twitter.com/Wve6M5MhU1
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) September 18, 2018
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UpdatedK9 Nova caught 4 suspects in a stolen car at Park Mall yesterday. She went shopping at Dillard's afterward for her reward. Good girl Nova! pic.twitter.com/fmQ4Iq0skD
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) September 13, 2018
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Updated#K9Blitz says... #tgif! Have a great weekend Tucson! pic.twitter.com/tATnF2n4oP
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) September 8, 2018
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UpdatedThree SWAT/K9 call outs in three days. The second morning in a row #K9Bolt and I have seen the sunrise... pic.twitter.com/ks1fxHHmQw
— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) September 5, 2018
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UpdatedWrapping up a busy night. K9 Evo located an assault suspect who ran from Officers in @OperationsWest. Afterwards he headed out @OperationsEast where he nabbed a domestic violence suspect. Finally K9 Bolt hustled down to @ops_south where he helped capture a car thief. #teamwork pic.twitter.com/s7PgFT3nKD
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 31, 2018
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UpdatedWe weren’t sure if #K9Kiro was trying to make a #lipsyncchallenge video or eat peanut butter... so we decided to have a little fun. pic.twitter.com/qUfrmEINeh
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 22, 2018
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Updated#K9Luna had her first narc find last night! Her alert yielded meth, heroin, and two handguns! She wasn’t done... she was called in early today to arrest a domestic violence suspect who had a felony warrant. He ran from Patrol but gave up after Luna confronted him! pic.twitter.com/YAXeNn4Ub6
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 10, 2018
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UpdatedIt’s been a stressful week for Bolt and I. He’s taking advantage of our night off with the family. pic.twitter.com/N1XpLU7oD9
— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) August 5, 2018
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UpdatedGuess who found his first bad guy last night? K9 Zeke sniffed out a domestic violence suspect on the west side for his first find! Great work Zeke! #K9Zeke #OneInCustody pic.twitter.com/oIwagyaiV0
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) August 2, 2018
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UpdatedPlease join us in wishing K9 Luna a happy 3rd Birthday! K9 Luna has the night off and will be chillin at home in the air conditioning! #PoliceDog #K9Luna pic.twitter.com/KIpTuBA1B0
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 31, 2018
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UpdatedK9 Bolt is pretty fired up for the MLB All-Star Game. Can anyone guess who he’s rooting for! Go Arizona Diamondbacks! ⚾️⭐️⚾️ #NL #Goldy #WeBacktheDBacks #MLBAllStarGame pic.twitter.com/V105Yanaon
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 18, 2018
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Updated#K9Nova and a few other K9s from our Unit are headed up to Prescott this week for Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Associations Tactical Survival Seminar. Nova looks like she’s ready to go! #PoliceK9 pic.twitter.com/ZdwmXDGrBr
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 14, 2018
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UpdatedK9 Bolt is all geared up for Wednesday night K9 training! #PoliceK9 #DesertDog #TucsonPolice #K9Bolt pic.twitter.com/U9rYybgLQ2
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 12, 2018
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UpdatedUnfortunately 🇺🇸 U.S. Soccer didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup. K9 Evo will be up early tomorrow to watch 🇲🇽 vs 🇧🇷. Can anyone guess who he is rooting for?! #MexicovsBrazil #WorldCup2018 ⚽️👮🏽♀️🐕 pic.twitter.com/6vixP8BuDP
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) July 2, 2018
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UpdatedJust got back from @Disneyland . K9 Bolt didn’t get to go but we got him a hat. Bolt is also soaking up some AC today... it’s 110 in Marana, AZ. @tucsonpolicek9 #MickeyMouse #K9Bolt pic.twitter.com/YRZuYodKEG
— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) June 23, 2018
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Updated#HappyFathersDay from K9 Kiro! pic.twitter.com/1TuJh7mRIH
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) June 17, 2018
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UpdatedIt’s been a long day for our K9s. We were called in to assist @OperationsWest and SWAT with a burglar who refused to come out of a business. Here’s a photo of K9 Evo taking a break from the 107 degree heat and soaking up some AC. #oneincustody #K9Evo #SevareVitas pic.twitter.com/27c4dauBLT
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) June 5, 2018
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UpdatedPlease join us in wishing K9 Riley a happy 8th birthday! He ate cake and celebrated with his good friend Jilly-Boo. pic.twitter.com/sLRebXL5RE
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) May 29, 2018
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UpdatedK9 Bolt and K9 Evo teamed up with Tactical Units, @OpsMidtown & @OperationsEast to nab 6 armed home invaders last night in Midtown. Great teamwork! @ofc_pedersen #guardiansofthenight #PoliceK9 #K9Evo #K9Bolt #Tucson_Police pic.twitter.com/Ul6KImJ7AA
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) May 26, 2018
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UpdatedLook who got to ride shotgun today... @tucsonpolicek9 #K9Bolt pic.twitter.com/81JkCUEeDy
— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) May 4, 2018
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UpdatedK9 Bolt says happy Friday! Stay safe tonight. pic.twitter.com/7TVC8K6UUw
— Ofc Pedersen & K9 Bolt (@ofc_pedersen) April 21, 2018
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UpdatedK9 Bolt really wants his ball... pic.twitter.com/JTxuZhKy4O
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) April 13, 2018
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UpdatedThe night shift is in full swing in the Old Pueblo! K9 Bolt has already responded to a runner on the east side, an assault, a disorderly conduct, a traffic stop bailout, a purse snatching, a shooting, and a burglary. The night is young... #guardiansofthenight pic.twitter.com/7f5KJmf764
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) April 9, 2018
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UpdatedJoin us in wishing K9 Bolt a Happy Birthday! He celebrated with a plate of homemade dog cookies and a new ball! pic.twitter.com/lxTT9KyFSq
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) March 15, 2018
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UpdatedK9 Bolt moments before a high risk arrest on the east side. 4 years of training have prepared him for these moments. It’s time to go to work...#sevarevitas #guardiansofthenight #PoliceK9 #policedog pic.twitter.com/WIdt1CawT7
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) March 1, 2018
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UpdatedEven a working dog needs a night to just be a dog from time to time. We’re thankful K9 Blitz, K9 Riley, and K9 Bosco are keeping the city safe tonight. #policek9 #weekend pic.twitter.com/knWuwXAiyU
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) February 25, 2018
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UpdatedOne in custody in Midtown after a carjacking and hit and run. Nice work by Ofc Rumsley and K9 Evo! pic.twitter.com/altGHmGiMh
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) February 7, 2018
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UpdatedSpecial thanks to @SupportTPD for these new ballistic vests for K9 Nova and K9 Bosco! pic.twitter.com/JqWy2s80Uo
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) January 25, 2018
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UpdatedGuess whose got the night off...#K9Bolt still worn out after yesterday's long manhunt. pic.twitter.com/gfPt6uCfeq
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) January 9, 2018
