Troopers Honor Cancer Fighters with Pink Patch Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — As the calendar turns to October, the Nebraska State Patrol and many other police agencies are honoring cancer fighters with the annual Pink Patch Project. This is the eighth year for NSP’s participation in the Pink Patch Project, which coincides with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In addition to raising awareness, the Pink Patch Project also serves as a fundraiser to support local cancer fighters. NSP’s pink patches are available for purchase for $10 at local NSP Troop Area offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Grand Island, North Platte, and Scottsbluff.

All proceeds from the sale of the pink patches will benefit Nebraska’s Hereditary Cancer Foundation. Sales of the pink patches have raised nearly $10,000 during NSP’s participation with the Pink Patch Project.

“The Pink Patch Project is a great tradition for police agencies across the country and we’re proud to participate at NSP,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh. “In addition to helping raise awareness, it’s a way that our dedicated team of troopers and professional staff can honor the cancer fighters in their own lives.”

The Pink Patch Project is a national campaign in which many law enforcement officers wear a pink version of their agency’s shoulder patch. Troopers have the option of replacing their traditional NSP patch with a pink NSP patch for the month of October.