K9 Officer Patch — Order This Handcuffs Octagon Design
Design S0905A at a glance
An eight-sided navy patch with a police dog's head as the emblem and a pair of handcuffs, finished in gold and grey thread with a gold edge. The lettering carries a department name, a K-9 unit line, an established date and a motto line. The octagon cut sets it apart from the round and shield K9 patches most units wear, and every field restitches to your agency.
Octagon shapeGold merrowed borderK9 dog headHandcuffsUnit lettering3 thread colors
About this K9 handcuffs octagon design
Pairing the dog with handcuffs says exactly what a patrol K9 team does — tracks, finds and helps make the arrest — without the tactical clutter some K9 patches carry. The navy, gold and grey palette stays formal enough for a handler's dress uniform, and the octagon cut gives the patch eight clean edges that merrow neatly and stand out on a sleeve full of rounds.
Make it your team's: redraw the dog to your breed — shepherd, Malinois, Lab or bloodhound — put your department in the lettering, and add the dog's name to the motto line if you're ordering a tribute run. 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.
K9 officer patch quick facts
- Embroidered K9 officer 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.
- Dog-head emblems redraw to your breed from a photo of your own K9 at no art charge.
- Octagon patches merrow cleanly on all eight sides and hold a crisp outline at 3.5".
- Handler teams often order velcro for vests and sew-on for the dress uniform in one quote.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 officer patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for handler uniforms, hook-side velcro for vests and K9 harness bags, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5"–4" on the shoulder, 8"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: navy, gold and grey as shown, or subdued tan, OD green, wolf gray and blackout
- Border: gold merrowed (shown) or a matched navy merrow
- Thread: metallic gold available for the handcuffs and border
- Artwork: the dog head redraws to your own K9 from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 handlers, patrol canine units and department training kennels order this octagon for uniforms and vests. Retiring-dog tributes are a frequent second order — the same art with the dog's name on the motto line. Most units buy a duty set and a small subdued run for tactical kit.
Custom K9 officer 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.
K9 officer patch questions
Can you draw our own dog on the patch?
Yes. Send a clear side or three-quarter photo of your K9 and we redraw the head stitch-ready at no art charge, matching coat colors in thread.
Can we make a memorial version for a retired K9?
Yes — keep the octagon, swap the motto line for the dog's name and service years, and order it alongside or after your duty run.
Is there a subdued version for vests?
Yes. Desert tan, OD green, wolf gray and blackout builds keep the dog and handcuffs in tonal thread. Preview each in the markup tool.
Can the handcuffs be swapped for a badge or paw?
Yes. Any element can be replaced — a badge, paw print or leash — redrawn on your proof at no extra art charge.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the dog, pin notes on the lettering and attach your K9's photo. The marked-up version goes with your quote automatically.
Outfitting the rest of the department?
A handler's patch is one piece of the uniform — the police patch selection from handcuffs-and-K9 octagons to patrol shields covers the rest of the roster. Weighing PVC for kennel gear against embroidered for uniforms? The patch build comparison every K9 octagon order starts with explains the trade-offs and tiers.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.