The Sierra Vista Police Department will host its 19th annual Bearcat Pull on Oct. 26, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Arizona. Check-in begins at 8 a.m.; the event starts at 9 a.m.

“Each team gets two chances to pull it 25 feet,” said Trish Harmon of the Sierra Vista Police Department, describing the Bearcat — the department’s 17,500-pound SWAT vehicle. Teams compete in men’s, women’s, coed and Ironman (five-person) divisions; Special Olympics athletes also participate.

Harmon said early registration closes this Sunday for teams that want event shirts. The pull has historically raised roughly $10,000–$15,000, she said, and proceeds go to Special Olympics Arizona. The department is also debuting a new event shirt designed by an animal-control officer; this year’s color was selected by Special Olympics athletes.

To register, Harmon said the public can contact Sierra Vista dispatch or the police department at (520) 452-7500 and be connected to her. Organizers encouraged community teams, law enforcement units and spectators to attend.