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Frequently Asked Questions

What is shown on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department patch?

The patch is a green fan-shaped design with a gold border. LOS ANGELES COUNTY arches across the top in gold and SHERIFF runs across the bottom. At the center is a gold six-point star with ball-tipped points, and across the star walks the California grizzly bear in brown. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered shoulder patch.

What is the bear on the Los Angeles County Sheriff patch?

It is the California grizzly bear, the state animal carried on the California flag, embroidered in brown walking across the center of the gold star. It places a recognizable state symbol at the heart of the department insignia, and we stitch it in detail as the focal point.

Why is the star on the patch a six-point star?

The six-point star with ball-tipped points is a traditional sheriff star, long used by sheriff offices and departments to distinguish them. On this patch it is worked in gold against the green field, with the California bear across its center. We reproduce the star shape and points exactly as shown.

Can you build a custom sheriff patch with a six-point star like this?

Yes. A fan-shaped patch with an arched county name, a central six-point star with an emblem, and SHERIFF along the bottom is a classic sheriff layout, and we can adapt it for your own office or department - your county name, your emblem in the star, and your color scheme. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm every detail.

What size is the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department patch?

Shoulder patches like this are typically made in the 4 to 5 inch range so the arched LOS ANGELES COUNTY lettering, the six-point star, the California bear, and the SHERIFF text stay legible on a uniform sleeve. Because the bear and star carry fine detail, we confirm the proportions at your chosen size on the free proof so everything stays crisp.

Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department name on it?

Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or fictional department designs, and patches renamed to your own department, are welcome without that step.