Palos Park Police Wear 'Touch of Pink' For Breast Cancer Awareness

PALOS PARK, IL -- Your eyes won't be playing tricks on you this fall when you see Palos Park police officers sporting a Pink Patch. The touch of pink will become standard over the next year as Palos Park officers promote breast cancer and early detection awareness. The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association and public safety agencies from all over the nation.

Over the next year, all Palos Park Police officers, inspired by a fellow employee who took family leave this summer to care for a family member with breast cancer, will show their support by adopting the pink patch as the patrol uniform patch.

“Our officers don the Pink patches for all those who are currently battling cancer, and to support those in recovery,” Chief Joe Miller said. “Wearing the pink patch to support our coworker and his family is a small token of support.

Miller said the pink patches are noticed not only from Palos Park residents, but when officers are assisting other towns.

“The pink patches stimulate conversation and encourage public awareness of early detection and the ongoing fight against this disease,” the chief said.