Police Officer Badges - Design & Order Personalized Custom Police Badges

Official police badge designs follow established conventions that indicate authority and jurisdiction while clearly identifying the officer’s organization and position.

• Standard police badge layouts place the jurisdiction (city, county, or state) at the top, the officer’s rank or “POLICE” designation prominently in the center, and department-specific information or badge numbers at the bottom, following centuries of law enforcement tradition.
• Agency logos or state seals are typically incorporated at the center of the badge, representing the department’s official authority and connecting the badge to the jurisdiction’s government, with proper scaling to ensure visibility and official appearance.

The finish of police officer badges affects both their appearance and conveys information about the officer’s rank within the department hierarchy.

• High-polish finishes create a bright, reflective surface that catches attention and projects authority, with rhodium plating options available for enhanced durability and tarnish resistance during daily patrol activities.
• Higher ranks often feature more ornate finishes, with chiefs and command staff typically using gold-toned or two-tone badges, while patrol officers and detectives commonly use silver-tone finishes, creating a visual hierarchy within the department.

Personalization transforms standard police badges into custom identification tools specific to your agency and officers.

• Department information is precisely engraved, including agency name (e.g., “City of Springfield Police Department”), specific division designations (Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations, Special Operations), and jurisdictional boundaries that establish the officer’s authority.
• Officer-specific elements including rank insignia (Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Chief), badge numbers for accountability, and specialized unit designations (K-9, SWAT, Traffic) provide immediate identification of the officer’s position and authority within the department.

Thorough preparation ensures your police officer badges will meet departmental requirements and properly represent your agency’s authority.

• Select badge styles that align with your department’s traditions and regional law enforcement standards, choosing appropriate materials based on durability needs and department budget considerations.
• Decide what wording will appear on your badges (such as “POLICE,” department name, or specific unit designations) and select appropriate attachments (pin backs for uniforms, wallet clips for detectives, or neck chains for ceremonial wear).

Ordering custom police officer badges through Owl Badges follows a simple, streamlined process designed for departmental efficiency.

• Once you have designed your police badges, follow the steps until you add them to the cart. Your designs and details will be visible in the cart.
• Add your customized police badges to the cart, where you can continue adding multiple badges as needed. As your quantity increases, prices will automatically adjust to lower-tiered pricing for volume discounts that benefit department budgets.

Understanding the production process helps in planning badge orders for new recruits, promotions, or department-wide updates.

• After order submission, you will receive an email with your order details for verification. Production time for police officer badges is approximately 8-12 weeks, though some orders may be completed much faster.
• Once badges are shipped, it will be updated in your order section in their account. You will receive a tracking number via email for department record-keeping and planning.