Sheriff Dana Lawhorne has authorized deputies to wear pink badges to show their support in the fight against breast cancer. Deputies are permitted to wear the custom-made badges throughout October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This tradition began in 2013 after Deputy Amy Clinton lost her battle against breast cancer and several deputies ordered and paid for the badges themselves to honor her memory. Some deputies wearing them are breast cancer survivors who share their experiences to promote the importance of early detection and to support others battling the disease.