Local police departments unveil pink patrol cars, patches in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Photo Credit: Burbank Police Department
LOS ANGELES (FOX 11) - From Glendale to Burbank and Los Angeles County, several law enforcement agencies in Southern California are showing their support for breast cancer awareness by unveiling pink patrol cars and patches.
October is breast cancer awareness month; and many residents will be seeing pink throughout SoCal.
The Glendale Police Department is showing their support by adding a partially wrapped pink Jeep and five police motorcycles to its fleet of vehicles. The department has been doing this for the past five years. The Glendale Police Officers’ Association has partnered with the Pink Patch Project to bring awareness and funds by selling pink police patches. The patches are $10 and all proceeds will be donated to Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital for cancer research.
Pink lights will also illuminate the Glendale Police Department and Glendale City Hall at sundown throughout the month of October.
Those who are interested in the pink patches can purchase one at the Glendale Police Department front desk or by contacting the GPOA office at gpoa@pacbell.net.
Photo Credit: Glendale Police Department
The Burbank Police Department also has a new set of hot pink wheels. On October 1st, the department unveiled their newly designed pink SUV and motorcycle to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The department will also be selling pink patches during community events, all proceeds will go towards the City of hope and the Pink Patch Project.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office has also partnered with the Pink Patch Project. All sheriff deputies will wear a pink patch on their uniform during the entire month of October.
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says the patches are to show commitment and support.
“And myself, personally as a form of a different cancer, my mother succumbed to cancer. So this is near and dear to me,” said Villanueva during a press conference Tuesday.
Each law enforcement agency participating in the project has partnered with a cancer research organization, hospital or support group to raise funds and spread awareness.
Photo Credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office
The Los Angeles Police Department also has a pink patch. In a tweet, the department shared information on one of their officers who is currently battling cancer.