Lemont Police Officers Participate In No Shave November

LEMONT, IL — Lemont residents may notice some less than clean-shaven police officers in the next few weeks. According to Chief of Police Marc Maton, members of the department are participating in No Shave November, which is an annual event involving the growing of beards and mustaches during November to raise awareness of various cancers.

According to the chief, participating officers must donate a minimum $50 to be able to grow facial hair and be
excused from the department’s strict uniform/appearance guidelines. Female officers will also be able to participate by painting their fingernails, which is also restricted by the guidelines.

All of the proceeds will be matched by the Lemont Police Benevolent Association, and donated to a Lemont family who is currently battling cancer. The police department also invites other village employees to participate, or to contribute to the cause.

Anybody wishing to donate to this cause can drop off or send donations to the Lemont Police Department. Attn: Det Anderson 14600 127 th St. Lemont Il. 60439. Checks can made out to the Lemont Police Benevolent Association with “No Shave November” in the memo section.

Image via Lemont Police Department.