In honor and recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the San Rafael Police Department and San Rafael Parking Services will be participating in the Pink Patch Project San Rafael. This project is a quickly growing law enforcement public awareness campaign that has taken hold in Southern California, specifically Los Angeles County. The San Rafael Police Association is leading the effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. For the month of October, patrol and field personnel will wear pink and black uniform patches, in lieu of standard issued patches, to show their support for breast cancer awareness.

Several community partners have joined in support of this program, including Zero Breast Cancer of Marin, the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, Kaiser Permanente, and Alex’s Dry Cleaning.

Are Marin County’s breast cancer rates still the highest?

Breast cancer rates in Marin County have decreased and now are about the same as the rest of California. Deaths from breast cancer continue to go down here and elsewhere.

Who gets breast cancer?

Breast cancer is much more common in women and risk increases with age. Yet men and young women can get breast cancer, too.

Is there anything we can do to prevent breast cancer?

Studies have shown that yes, we can reduce breast cancer risk. The Zero Breast Cancer brochure focuses on risk factors we can control.

Are San Rafael Police Officers wearing the patches?

Yes! For the month of October, San Rafael Police Officers may choose to wear the pink patches on their uniform. Alex’s Dry Cleaning has even offered to put the patches on officer’s uniforms for free!

Is the Pink Patch Project San Rafael it’s own organization?

No, the Pink Patch Project San Rafael is sponsored by the San Rafael Police Association

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