Prospect patch for sale

Activists said the shoulder patches were hurtful to people of color because the symbols had been used by white supremacists at a deadly protest in Charlottesville, Virginia, and at the Jan. Capitol, among other events. They expressed further disappointment at the sale.

Chief James Koziol said many people buying the patches have been officers from other departments, including Chicago. In August, the village board voted to remove the patches. Their position was that the uniforms were their property that they had bought per the contract, and any alteration required bargaining.

In a statement on the village website , Koziol explained that he proposed the sale as an alternative to the union fighting the issue. Related Article Put police patch to vote in Mount Prospect. Related Article Mount Prospect mayor sees police patch debate nearing resolution. Related Article Mount Prospect officials unhappy to see 'thin blue line' patch debate in national spotlight.

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People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service , click the X in the upper right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ. Recommended for You. Home ». Classifieds ». Obituaries ». He said the Club does not advertise, "so this will help that, because they are a really great charity for law enforcement and firefighters.

Brennan said in its 55 years of existence, the Club has helped families. She said if the any of Illinois' 80, first responders were to fall in the line of duty, the organization would help their families. This includes immediate assistance in the first weeks following their death, including help with funeral arrangements and educational support for survivors.

She said since April of , 24 first responders have fallen in the line of duty. As a result, 19 more children have joined the organization's educational assistance program.

These are college-age kids who are getting their entire tuition paid. She added, 24 neighbors participated, placing lights along the and blocks. Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert, who supported keeping the patch, said it was making the best out of a bad situation.

Hoefert said he feels the community now has gotten beyond the discussion over the patch -- the symbol not only was removed from police uniforms, but also from the police department logo.

Mount Prospect donates proceeds from police patch sales to fund for fallen first responders.