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2026 Beards for Brothers campaign launches

In its 12th year, chiefs have waived facial-hair policies so officers and other first responders can take part in No-Shave November to raise cancer awareness.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 8:59 AM EST | Northampton Crimewatch

The 2026 Beard for Brothers campaign has begun, with police officers and other first responders from many local departments participating in a No-Shave November to raise awareness for cancer. For the 12th year, chiefs of police have waived departmental facial-hair policies to allow officers to grow beards through November, joined by volunteer firefighters, EMS and dispatchers across Lancaster County. "In this family no one fights alone," Strasburg Borough Police Department shared.