K9 Police Patch — Order This Canine Unit Shield Design
Design S0412A at a glance
A shield-cut K9 unit patch on a red twill field with a silver merrowed border: crossed batons over a compass rose at center, a suspension-bridge skyline across the midfield, and stitched banner panels carrying a sample city and unit name. Both panels restitch with your own department and unit designation, and the center seal redraws to your canine or emblem at no art charge.
Shield shapeMerrowed borderCrossed batonsCompass roseBridge skyline2 banner panels4 thread colors
About this K9 unit shield patch design
This shield-shape K9 patch pairs a red twill field with a silver merrowed border and a crossed-baton seal at center — compass rose above, bridge skyline behind — the classic look canine units order for duty uniforms, raid vests, and handler jackets. The banner panels take your department name and unit designation; every element here is a starting point we customize to your agency.
Order this patch as shown, or build on it: swap the colorway to match your uniform — including subdued tan, OD green, and blackout tactical versions — add your city and state, change the banner text, or move the design onto a different patch shape. 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 patch quick facts
- Embroidered K9 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.
- Velcro backing is the most common choice for K9 handler vests; sew-on is standard for duty shirts.
- Subdued K9 patches in desert tan, OD green, or blackout are standard for tactical and plainclothes assignments.
- Standard K9 shoulder patches measure 3.5" to 4.5" tall.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for caps and bags, hook-side velcro for K9 handler vests and plate carriers
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" is standard for shoulder patches; 8"+ for jacket backs and raid vests
- Colorways: full color (shown), or subdued tactical versions — desert tan, OD green, wolf gray, and blackout — preview them in the markup tool
- Border: merrowed (shown) or flat hot-cut edge for complex outlines
- Thread: any colorway, including metallic silver or gold accents and glow-in-the-dark elements
- Artwork: add your canine's likeness or your unit emblem to the center seal — redrawn from a photo at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police K9 units, sheriff canine divisions, search-and-rescue dog teams, and military working-dog handlers order shield-shape canine patches like this one for duty shirts, handler jackets, and vest panels. Security companies running detection dogs use the same layout with their company name in the banners. One in three handler orders adds a matching smaller patch for caps and bags.
Custom K9 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 patch questions
Can this K9 shield patch be made with velcro backing?
Yes. This design is available with sew-on, iron-on, or hook-side velcro backing — velcro is the common choice for K9 handler vests and duty jackets that rotate between assignments.
Can this patch be made in subdued or tactical colors?
Yes. We embroider this design in desert tan, OD green, wolf gray, and blackout subdued versions — preview each colorway in the markup tool on this page, and your quote will reference the exact version you chose.
Can we change the center artwork on this design?
Yes. The crossed-baton seal redraws to your unit — your canine's likeness from a photo, your city's skyline, or your department emblem — at no additional art charge.
What size should a K9 unit shoulder patch be?
Most K9 shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5" tall. We produce this shield shape from 2" up to 12" for jacket backs and raid vests; your quote covers the exact size you need.
How do I show you the changes I want on this patch?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle elements, pin numbered notes, switch colorways, and place your own logo right on the patch. Your marked-up version attaches to your quote automatically — or upload your own artwork instead.
Looking for a different patch, or a different starting point?
This page covers one K9 design. If your department needs insignia for another division, the police patch design lineup for patrol, SWAT, detective and traffic units shows every shield, round and star layout we embroider. Starting from your own artwork, or comparing embroidered against woven and PVC builds across departments? Begin at the custom patch manufacturing guide covering styles, backings and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.