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Special police badges have become a more common sight especially in larger agencies. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department issues anniversary badges every five years to boost officer morale and honor the agency's heritage. The agency emerged in 1973 from a merger of the Las Vegas Police Department and Clark County Sheriff's Department. The agency also produced a 9/11 badge commemorating the officers who helped in New York. View these badges, which were designed by Jimmy Smith, co-founder of an agency museum, and produced by Sun Badge Company. Photos courtesy of Sun Badge.
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If you are licensed to carry a handgun, identifying yourself with the badge and holder in Maxsell's 25th Anniversary Concealed Handgun Permit Set could save your life.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department recalled 200 badges that were given out to local politicians following the arrest of city officials in Cudahy and the release of a photo showing a young woman wearing a badge and brandishing two pistols.
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They claim they're looking for a friend — a strong, handsome young man in uniform. Add to that description a good steady job, good pay, and benefits. Wait, I thought they were only looking for friendship. They want to hang around, show up in your life and sooner or later potentially ruin your career and life.
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The Badgekeeper attaches behind a standard pin badge under a uniform shirt to prevent badges from hanging loosely, drifting to the side when wearing body armor, or getting caught on equipment or other people when in close contact.
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A Moncks Corner (S.C.) police officer is now out of a job, after photos of bikini-clad women draped on his cruiser showed up on the Facebook page of a tattoo parlor.
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In the photos, Sgt. William Nasuti is seen posing with three underage women. A large bottle of alcohol can be seen in two of the shots, including one where it rests on the trunk of Nasuti's police cruiser.
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The H.R. 218 law allows current and retired law enforcement personnel to carry a concealed weapon nationwide. Officers will likely need to identify themselves via an official photo ID as well as a badge for instant visual identification. Maxsell Corp. now offers the H.R. 218 law officer badge to identify a qualified individual as a "national concealed carry law officer."
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A Midland (Texas) County sheriff's deputy was fired after he and four other deputies photographed a waitress holding one of their AR-15 patrol rifles while they were visiting a restaurant, the Austin American-Statesman reports.
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Recognition Services has been creating custom emblematic jewelry for more than 30 years. Most of its custom lapel pins, full-size and mini-badges, embroidered patches, coins, and keytags are available for delivery in three to four weeks. Rush service is available.
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