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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: September 18, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Report on Dublin Police Services' Pink Patch Project
Prepared by: Nate Schmidt, Captain Dublin Police Services
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a report on the participation of Dublin Police Services in
the Pink Patch Project. The Pink Patch Project is an innovative public awareness
campaign designed to bring attention to the f ight against breast cancer and support
breast cancer research organizations. Dublin Police will support the Pink Patch Project
by wearing pink Dublin Police patches during the month of October, which is breast
cancer awareness month. Pink Dublin Police patches are also being sold to the public
and staff with all proceeds going to the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation of
Pleasanton/Fremont.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Dublin Police Services is proud to announce its official partnership with the Pink Patch
Project. The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort between public safety agencies
throughout the nation to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support
breast cancer research organizations in combating this devastating disease.
The program centers on vibrant pink versions of the public safety officer’s uniform
patch. These bright pink patches have been specially designed by each participating
agency specifically for the Pink Patch Project campaign.
Dublin Police staff have designed a unique pink patch to complement the Dublin Police
uniform and will be wearing these patches on their regular uniforms for the entire month
of October for “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.”
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The pink patches are intended to stimulate conversation with the community and to
encourage public awareness about the importance of early detection and the on -going
fight against the disease.
Each public safety agency collaborating in the Pink Patch Project campaign has
partnered with a cancer research organization or support group in their respective
community. Dublin Police have chosen to partner with HERS Breast Cancer
Foundation of Pleasanton/Fremont. The unique pink Dublin Police patches will be sold
to both staff and the public with all proceeds going to HERS Breast Cancer Foundation.
Patches are currently being sold at the front counter of the Dublin Police Station as well
as at Special Events such as the Farmers' Market and Splatter.
Dublin Police would like to thank the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Association for
supporting this project by funding the cost of the pink patches. We would also like to
thank Adamson’s Police Products for donning and doffing our patches during this
project.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.