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K9 Tactical Response Patch — Order This Lightning Bolt Scroll Design

Scroll-shaped K9 tactical response embroidered patch with a red border, a German shepherd head with a lightning bolt and leash, stitched in black, red and tan with lettering for the unit name and tactical response line
Shape: Scroll Border: Red Colors: Black · Red · Tan Design no. S1781A
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Embroidered, woven or PVC — order this lightning-bolt shepherd scroll in any build, including PVC for kit bags
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Velcro, iron-on or sew-on backing — for tactical vests, handler shirts and vehicle gear
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Tan shepherd, red accents — the three-color version adds a tan coat that lifts the dog off the black field
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Free digital mockup within 4 hours — see your unit name on the scroll before you spend a dollar
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10-piece minimum, rush in 7–10 days — a K9 tactical team or a full response unit
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AI-generated designs welcome — we redraw ChatGPT and Midjourney art stitch-ready at no charge
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Design S1781A at a glance

A scroll-shaped cut with a red edge and a black field, carrying a German shepherd head alongside a lightning bolt and a leash. The scroll holds two lines of lettering — a K9 unit name and a tactical response line. Tan thread brings out the shepherd's coat, while the red bolt adds a jolt of speed to an otherwise dark palette.

Scroll shapeRed borderShepherd headLightning boltLeash3 thread colors

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Patch type
Embroidered, 100% coverage
Sizes
2" – 12", made to spec
Backing options
Sew-on · Iron-on · Velcro
Rush production
7–10 days available
Minimum order
10 patches

About this K9 tactical lightning bolt scroll

Tactical canine teams get called when speed matters, and this scroll says so with a lightning bolt beside the shepherd. The leash ties the image back to the handler, a reminder that the dog works as half of a team. Red on black reads aggressive and modern, and the tan coat keeps the dog's face from disappearing into the dark field.

Order it as shown or make changes: put your unit name in the top line, rename the second line for SWAT support or patrol, or drop the tan for a stark two-color build. 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 tactical response patch quick facts

  • Embroidered K9 tactical response 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.
  • Scroll shapes give two lettering lines more room than a round of the same height.
  • Red on black is a popular K9 tactical scheme; blackout and coyote builds suit carriers.
  • Tactical K9 teams often order velcro-backed patches for dog harnesses as well as handler vests.
  • Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.

Customize this K9 tactical scroll: backing, size, and thread options

  • Backing: hook-side velcro for vests and dog harnesses, sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for bags
  • Sizes: 2.5"–12" wide — 4" for shoulders, 2.5"–3" for harness panels
  • Colorways: black, red and tan as shown, or blackout, coyote and wolf gray
  • Border: red edge (shown), or black or tan
  • Thread: glow-in-the-dark thread available for the lightning bolt
  • Artwork: the shepherd redraws to a Malinois or your own dog at no art charge

Who orders this design

Police K9 teams attached to SWAT and tactical response units order this scroll for handler vests, dog harness panels and team shirts. The two-line layout also suits patrol K9 squads that want a harder edge than a standard round. Orders usually include a velcro-backed run for harnesses.

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Custom K9 tactical response patch pricing — embroidered

QuantityPrice 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
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How ordering this patch works

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Request a quote

Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.

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Approve your proof

Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.

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We verify & produce

Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.

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Delivery confirmed

We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.

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K9 tactical response patch questions

Can this patch go on a K9 harness?

Yes. Order hook-side velcro at 2.5 to 3 inches wide and it fits the loop panels on most working-dog harnesses.

Can the second line say something other than tactical response?

Yes. Both lines restitch to your wording, so it can read SWAT K9, patrol K9 or any unit title you use.

Is there a two-color version without the tan?

Yes. We offer a black and red build as well; the markup tool lets you preview either before you quote.

Can the lightning bolt glow in the dark?

Yes. Glow thread is available for the bolt or lettering, which helps with night identification.

Can the shepherd be swapped for a Malinois?

Yes. Send a photo of your dog and we redraw the head at no art charge, keeping the bolt and leash in place.

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Need another K9 or tactical design?

This page covers one tan-coat K9 tactical scroll. For rounds, stars and shields across every division, browse the police division designs alongside this tan-coat bolt-and-leash K9 scroll. If you are deciding between embroidery and PVC for harness patches, the patch guide covering harness and vest builds for a three-color lightning K9 scroll explains materials and pricing.