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📚 ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRY Home > Badge & Patch Encyclopedia > Sheriff Badges Sheriff Badges: County Law Enforcement Tradition and Symbolism Encyclopedia Entry | Last Updated: January 20, 2026 | 14 min read | Category: Law Enforcement A sheriff badge is the official insignia worn by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs representingRead More
Educational infographic displaying six types of law enforcement badges – shield badge used by police departments, 5-point star for federal authority, 6-point star for sheriff’s offices, circular badge for municipal police, eagle-top badge for federal agencies, and 7-point star for state patrol, including badge color legend showing gold for supervisory ranks and silver for patrol officers
