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Frequently Asked Questions

What is shown on the BART Police patch?

It is a blue pointed shield with a gold border. POLICE arches across the top and TRANSIT POLICE curves across the bottom, both in gold. The center carries the California state seal with Minerva, a grizzly bear, ships on the bay, and the EUREKA motto.

What does BART stand for?

BART is Bay Area Rapid Transit, the rail system serving the San Francisco Bay Area. The BART Police are its dedicated transit law-enforcement agency, and BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT POLICE is spelled out around the patch.

What is the seal in the middle?

It is the California state seal. It shows Minerva, a grizzly bear, a miner, ships on San Francisco Bay, and the Sierra Nevada, with EUREKA, the state motto, above. BART Police use it as a California transit agency.

What does EUREKA mean?

EUREKA is the California state motto, Greek for I have found it. It appears on a banner above the figures in the state seal at the center of the patch.

Can you make a custom transit or public safety patch like this for our agency?

Yes. A shield with a state seal and arched lettering is a flexible template. We can swap the seal, agency name, colors, and border to fit your department, with a free proof before production.

Do I need credentials to order a patch with the BART Police name on it?

Yes. Patches with a real agency name such as the BART Police are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation or an authorized purchasing letter first. Custom or renamed designs are welcome without that step.

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