(ANTELOPE, Calif.) — Antelope High School partnered with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 24 for a breast cancer awareness event that brought deputies and students together to support a cause that has affected families throughout the community.
The event, held during the school’s lunch periods, featured deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Unit, a school resource officer and two deputies from the North Patrol Division. Participants promoted breast cancer awareness while encouraging positive interactions between students and law enforcement.
Credit: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff’s Office featured its Pink Patch Project and pink-themed gear as part of the awareness activities. Deputies also distributed breast cancer awareness items provided by the school and spoke with students and staff about the importance of awareness, health and wellness.
Antelope High School’s student government contributed to the event by creating posters promoting breast cancer awareness. A local nonprofit organization from Placer County also participated, providing informational brochures and flyers to support the educational effort.
Credit: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
The event was coordinated by school staff, who invited the Sheriff’s Office to participate.
Sergeant Edward Igoe, sheriff’s spokesman and public information officer for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, said breast cancer has affected numerous families throughout the community, including members of the department.
“Through initiatives like our Pink Patch Project, we're proud to help raise awareness and show support for those affected,” Igoe said.
Igoe also emphasized the importance of connecting with students outside traditional law enforcement encounters.
“Just as importantly, events like this give our deputies an opportunity to connect with students in a positive environment and reinforce that being part of this community means showing up for more than just emergencies,” he said.
Although the event focused on breast cancer awareness, it also provided an opportunity for deputies to build relationships with students and school staff in an informal setting.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked Antelope High School for the invitation and its efforts to bring attention to breast cancer awareness while fostering connections between the school and local law enforcement.
Credit: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.
If you’d like to add or correct anything in this report, feel free to reach out to me or leave a comment below. Submit Sacramento County tips and story ideas to Sarah Denos at sarahkdenos@gmail.com.
0
0
Comments