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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities every October to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Traditionally, pink ribbons and merchandise have symbolized breast cancer awareness.

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Montclair Police Department and Montclair Police Officers Association (MPOA) will be raising awareness and promoting early detection of this serious disease by authorizing the wearing of pink t-shirts by Department members, from October 1, 2015 through October 31, 2015. In addition, a pink accented Montclair Police patch was developed, which may be worn in place of the traditional patch during this month.

All shirts and patches were provided by the MPOA, and all net proceeds from the sale of these items to Department members will be donated to a local charitable organization for breast cancer research.