Sheriff: Put away your razors

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is temporarily relaxing its grooming standards for a cause.

Throughout the month of November, Sheriff Ben Wolfinger has authorized and is encouraging his staff to participate in the "No-Shave November" campaign to raise awareness and funds to prevent cancer, save lives, fund research, educate and aid those with cancer.

"Cancer is a disease that has touched many lives in our agency and in our community," states a press release from the sheriff's office.

"The goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free."

Sheriff's employees who want to participate will make a minimum $15 personal donation - but even if not participating, are encouraged to donate to the cause.

At the end of the month, all donations will be given on behalf of the sheriff's office to the American Cancer Society.