Police Operations Unit Patch — Order This Cable Bridge & Sunburst
Design S0658A at a glance
A custom-cut patch built around a cable-stayed bridge, its towers and fanned cables set against a rising sunburst. Unit lettering frames the scene above and below, with initials and a founding-year line worked into the outer band. The two-tone navy and gray build keeps it sharp and modern rather than ornamental.
Custom-cut shapeGray merrowed borderCable-stayed bridgeSunburst backdropUnit initials bandTwo-tone navy and gray
About this cable bridge operations design
Operations units in river and harbor cities often want insignia tied to the landmark everyone recognizes, and a cable-stayed bridge is one of the most graphic shapes an embroidery machine can stitch — straight cables, clean towers, strong silhouette. The sunburst behind it adds depth without adding colors, so the patch stays crisp even at a 3-inch vest size.
Order it as shown or make it your city's: your unit name and initials in the bands, your own bridge or skyline landmark redrawn from a photo, or a third accent color for the sunburst. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Police operations unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered police operations unit patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- Operations and special-detail units usually order hook-side velcro so patches move between vests and jackets.
- Landmark designs read best with two or three thread colors; this one uses two.
- Shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5" tall; jacket backs run 8" to 11".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this operations patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for vests, sew-on for jackets and uniform shirts, iron-on for polos
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" is the standard shoulder height for this cut
- Colorways: navy and gray as shown, full city colors, or subdued tan and OD green
- Border: gray merrowed (shown) or a flat hot-cut edge
- Thread: metallic silver available for the bridge cables
- Artwork: the bridge swaps for your own landmark, redrawn from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police operations bureaus, special-events units, bridge and tunnel details and city patrol divisions order this design for vests, unit jackets and polos. Cities with a signature bridge use it as a community-recognizable alternative to a standard shield. Most orders run velcro at 4 inches.
Custom police operations unit patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
How ordering this patch works
Request a quote
Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.
Police operations unit patch questions
Can you draw our city's actual bridge?
Yes. Send a photo and we redraw your bridge or skyline landmark stitch-ready at no art charge; your mockup shows it in place.
Can the initials band carry our unit abbreviation?
Yes — any initials or short designation, stitched to your exact letters.
Is a subdued version available?
Yes. The two-tone build converts easily to tan, OD green or blackout for tactical wear.
What size works on a vest panel?
3" to 3.5" for vest panels; 4" for shoulders. Your proof shows the bridge at your chosen size.
How do I request other changes?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the sunburst, pin numbered notes, switch colorways — your marked-up version attaches to the quote automatically.
Outfitting other divisions?
A landmark design is one operations option. The police patch catalog beyond the cable bridge and sunburst cut covers patrol shields, K9 and investigative designs. Bringing your own landmark photo or comparing builds? The patch ordering guide for redrawing a city bridge into unit insignia explains the process.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.