Detective Division Patch — Order This Eagle and Handcuffs Design
Design S1622A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a white merrowed edge and an eagle gripping a pair of handcuffs. Green, yellow, brown and white give it a bright, outdoor feel that is unusual for investigative insignia. Two lettering lines hold the department name and a detective division callout, leaving the eagle and cuffs to tell the story.
Custom-cut outlineWhite merrowed borderEagleHandcuffsTwo lettering lines4 thread colors
About this detective eagle and handcuffs design
Detective units rarely wear their insignia on a daily uniform, so their patches tend to show up on jackets, caps and office walls. This eagle-and-cuffs design suits that role: the image is clear, the message is plain — the pursuit ends in an arrest — and the custom outline makes it look like a unit emblem rather than an everyday sleeve patch.
Order it with your department and division name in the lettering, recolor the field to your agency's colors, or add a magnifying glass or badge number if your unit wants a more investigative look. 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.
Detective division patch quick facts
- Embroidered detective division 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.
- Detective units tend to order more jacket, cap and bag patches than uniform shoulder patches.
- White merrowed borders stand out on dark jackets and navy windbreakers.
- Custom-cut patches are trimmed to follow the shape of the artwork.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this detective division patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: iron-on for caps, sew-on for jackets, hook-side velcro for raid vests and bags
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" — 3.5" for caps and sleeves; 10"–12" for raid-jacket backs
- Colorways: green, yellow, brown and white as shown, or navy and gold, or subdued blackout
- Border: white merrowed (shown), or gold or black merrowed
- Thread: metallic gold or silver for the handcuffs
- Artwork: the eagle redraws to your department's bird or seal at no art charge
Who orders this design
Detective bureaus, criminal investigation divisions and plainclothes units order this design for raid jackets, office décor and unit morale gear. Investigators who work out of uniform use it on hats, bags and windbreakers. Retirement and promotion gifts are another common use.
Custom detective division 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.
Detective division patch questions
Can we change the colors to match our department?
Yes. The green and yellow can become navy and gold, black and silver or any colors you need. Preview each option in the markup tool.
Can we add a magnifying glass or badge?
Yes. A magnifying glass, fingerprint or badge can join the eagle and cuffs. We redraw them to fit the outline at no art charge.
Can this be made as a jacket back patch?
Yes. It scales up to 12 inches for raid jackets and windbreakers, and the same art works at 3.5 inches for caps.
Do the handcuffs read clearly at small sizes?
At 3 inches and above, yes. Below that we may simplify the chain links on the proof so the stitching stays crisp.
How can I show my edits?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the eagle or cuffs, pin notes and try a colorway. The marked-up version goes along with your quote.
Need a uniform patch for the rest of the department?
One detective emblem sits inside a much wider set of department insignia. For patrol shields, K9 rounds and tactical diamonds, browse the police patch lineup near this eagle and handcuffs detective design. If you are weighing jacket-back sizes or PVC for gear bags, the patch guide pricing an eagle and handcuffs detective patch by size covers it.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.