Photos: Pima County Sheriff's Department's Badges and Backpacks
Thousands of free backpacks were distributed to school age children on hand at the TCC for the 12th Badges and Backpacks, July 23, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Dayanara Lizarraga gets the backpack she spotted in the stacks behind the tables at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026. Some 3,000 packs, with school supples loaded, were on hand for distribution along with giveaways, door prizes, medical and dental check-ups to area students in preparation for the start of the new school year.
Angel Flores gets a free haircut in one of the five chairs operating at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026. There were also games, food and snacks on hand as well.
Miss Pima County Daniella Pando descend into the convention center floor level just before the doors opened to the thousands on hand for the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
Pima County Sheriff’s Captain Rob Koumal helps get the thousands of backpacks out on the table prior to the start of the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
Ximena Arballo works hard to carry her load, including a door prize of a physical Tetris game, won at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
Sheriff’s deputy Hector Palamino gives a high-five after helping a youngster pick out a free backpack at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
Brandon Ray gets a new bike helmet fitted at the Tucson Medical Center’s station at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026. More than 750 bike helmets were on hand to be distributed free to the kids.
Rosalie Spirit Track gets her pink backpack at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
Marcus Garner, left, and brother Abram condense down the swag acquired by the two families in their expedition, getting it down to manageable loads, at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
Daniela Gil blows some bubbles while she helps hold the Main Event table operating at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
One of the thousands on hand, with a new backpack, trots by the distribution table at the 12th Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s Badges And Backpacks at the TCC, Tucson, Ariz., July 23, 2026.
Kelly Presnell
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