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Frequently Asked Questions

What is shown on the Suffolk County Police sergeant chevron?

It is a navy chevron patch with a navy merrow border and three gold stripes. The patch is cut to the shape of the stripes, with a pointed top and a notched base, and carries no lettering.

Where does the Suffolk County Police Department serve?

The Suffolk County Police Department serves Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, covering the towns of Babylon, Huntington, Islip, Smithtown, and Brookhaven.

Where does sergeant rank in the Suffolk County Police Department?

Sergeant sits above police officer and below lieutenant, with a parallel detective sergeant grade on the investigative side. It is the first supervisory rank in the department.

Why gold stripes on navy?

Gold on navy is one of the most traditional rank color pairings. The warm gold stands out sharply against the dark field, so the three stripes read clearly on a navy uniform.

How does this compare to the other New York sergeant chevrons?

All three share the same three-stripe cut. The Suffolk County version uses gold on navy, the NYPD version uses silver-grey stripes with royal blue outlines on black, and the New York State Police version uses black stripes on grey.

Do I need credentials to buy this Suffolk County sergeant chevron?

Not for the design as shown, which carries only rank stripes and no department name. Any version that adds a real department name, such as the Suffolk County Police Department, is sold only to that department or its authorized buyers, with proof of occupation or an authorized purchasing letter.