Palos Park Police ‘Pretty In Pink’ For Breast Cancer Awareness

PALOS PARK, IL — Palos Park police are gearing up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in a nationwide campaign. Throughout the month of October, officers will join other police departments nationwide in promoting breast cancer awareness by wearing the Pink Patch to support cancer research organizations.

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It accounts for about 30 percent (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. The organization estimates that 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in U.S. women in 2024. About 56,500 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will be diagnosed and 42,250 women will die from breast cancer.

Expect to see Palos Park patrol vehicles to be adorned with breast cancer awareness ribbons throughout the month of October. Commander Chris Hughes said breast cancer has affected many, including his wife.

“We hope that when people see the pink ribbons it reminds them to get an exam,” Cmdr. Hughes said. “So every time October comes around it’s important for us to show our support and get the word out.”

The Palos Park Police Department’s Pink Patch has made its way all the way to Dublin, Ireland. Sláinte!