The Arizona Police K-9 Memorial was unveiled and dedicated on April 7th, 2006, at the Wesley Bolin Plaza. The purpose of the memorial is to honor Arizona Police K-9's who gave their life in the line of duty. Guest speakers at the dedication ceremony included Andy Swann, Department of Public Safety, who was also the Master of Ceremonies for the event, Gordon Leitz, President of ALECA, Terry Goddard, State Attorney General, Jim Waring, Arizona State Senator, Phil Gordon, Mayor of the City of Phoenix, Roger Vanderpool, Director of the Department of Public Safety, Chief Richard Miranda, Police Chief of the City of Tucson Police Department, and Owen Keefe, Treasurer of ALECA.