Paso Robles Police’s Pink Patch Project Benefits Local Nonprofits

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PASO ROBLES — Over $1,600 was donated to local nonprofits last week by the Paso Robles Police Department and Paso Robles Police Officer’s Association (POA) through their Pink Patch Project.

POA President and Detective Elizabeth Place told Paso Robles Press that last year was the department’s first time participating in the fundraiser selling pink versions of their regularly issued uniform patch.

“It was overwhelming to see how much people were enjoying it,” said Place.

The department was inspired to get involved with the project supporting breast cancer awareness as their own records clerk, Andrea Fletes, recently completed treatment for breast cancer. Over 500 pink patches were ordered and distributed, which raised $1,660 in support to raise awareness to breast cancer and help fight against this devastating disease.

Place and the POA asked Fletes to choose a nonprofit