Pinole Police participate in Pink Patch Project, public can, too
By Pinole Police Department
Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, public safety employees proudly wear pink patches on their regular duty uniforms, sparking conversations within the community.
The Pinole Police Department is proud to support the Pink Patch Project in raising awareness and supporting individuals and families affected by breast cancer.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you can purchase a Pinole Pink Patch for just $10. All proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Please contact coupinolepolicedepartment@pinole.gov for purchase or if you have any questions.
About the Pink Patch Project
The roots of the Pink Patch Project can be traced to the Seal Beach California Police Department, who wore pink patches on their uniform shirts during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in 2013. In 2015, the Irwindale California Police Department took the idea a step further and sold their patches to the community, raising over $20,000 for City of Hope. In 2016, then IPD Chief Anthony Miranda took the idea to the Los Angeles Police Chiefs Association and 25 local agencies came on board. Since then, the program has expanded to several hundred partner agencies throughout the world and includes partners from police, sheriff, fire, EMS, and federal departments worldwide.
For more information visit Pink Patch Project: Uniting for Breast Cancer Awareness or Pink Patch Project on Facebook.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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