30-03-2025
Bettendorf Police bring back autism acceptance patch
The Bettendorf Police Department is continuing its popular Patch Program in April with the return of something colorful on officers' uniforms.
April is World Autism Month and for the second year in a row, BPD is partnering with the Quad Cities Autism Center and Hand in Hand to raise awareness and money for these two local nonprofits doing great work in our community.
To do that, BPD worked with Code 4 Public Safety Emblems in Davenport in 2024 to design a patch that features colorful puzzle pieces, which is a symbol used by several autism awareness and acceptance groups including the Quad Cities Autism Center and Hand in Hand.
The Autism Awareness Patch is in addition to the BPD's Heart Disease Awareness Patch recently introduced in February and their Mental Health Awareness Patch released last September.
BPD is not the only one supporting this cause. Anyone can pre-order a patch for $10 alongwith apparel that showcases the patch here. The online store, created by LogoPro in Bettendorf, is open until April 7, 2025 at 12pm.
Patches will also be available to purchase in April at the Bettendorf Police Department (1609 State Street) and LiveWell Chiropractic & Wellness Center (3456 Holiday Court A). 100% of the proceeds will go to the Quad Cities Autism Center and Hand in Hand.
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