K9 Task Force Patch — Order This Snarling Shepherd Compass Star
Design S1808A at a glance
A compass star with a silver merrowed edge, its points radiating out behind a snarling German shepherd head. Lettering carries the K9 unit name, a tactical operations line, a regional task force line and a two-word motto. Dark green, silver and black make it look built for field work rather than the dress uniform.
Compass star outlineSilver merrowed borderSnarling shepherd headCompass pointsTask force lettering3 thread colors
About this snarling shepherd compass star design
A snarling dog is a statement of intent, and K9 task forces that handle apprehension and tactical deployments tend to want exactly that. Setting the head on a compass star adds a navigational meaning — the team goes wherever it's sent across a region. The dark palette keeps the aggression controlled, so the patch reads as serious rather than cartoonish.
Build it out for your team: set the unit, operations and task force lines to your designations, swap the motto, or calm the expression for a community-facing version. 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 task force patch quick facts
- Embroidered K9 task force 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.
- Compass star outlines read clearly from 4" across, where each point stays distinct.
- Multi-agency K9 teams often order one shared design with a version naming each agency, all on one quote.
- Dark green and black convert easily to a fully subdued version for night operations.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this K9 task force patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and K9 harnesses, sew-on for uniforms, iron-on for team shirts
- Sizes: 3"–12" across — 4"–4.5" for shoulders
- Colorways: dark green, silver and black as shown, or blackout, coyote tan and wolf gray
- Border: silver merrowed (shown), or black merrowed for a subdued edge
- Thread: metallic silver for the star points, or glow thread for the lettering
- Artwork: the shepherd redraws to your breed or dog, and the expression can soften, at no art charge
Who orders this design
Regional K9 task forces, tactical canine teams and multi-agency apprehension units order this compass star for plate carriers, uniforms and deployment bags. Teams that share dogs across several departments like that the lettering lines hold every designation. Many orders run a subdued velcro set alongside a full-color class B version.
Custom K9 task force 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 task force patch questions
Can each participating agency have its own name on the patch?
Yes. One art file can carry a different agency name in the lettering for each version, and every version prices at the combined count.
Can the snarl be toned down?
Yes. We can redraw the head with a calmer expression for community events or school visits while keeping the compass star layout.
Will the compass points stay sharp?
Yes. At 4 inches across and up, the points keep a crisp tip; for smaller sizes we adjust the art slightly on your proof.
Is a blackout version available for night operations?
Yes. Black, charcoal and dark gray thread versions embroider well and keep the snarl readable up close.
Can the motto be replaced?
Yes. The motto line restitches to any short phrase — Latin, English or a unit call sign.
Need another K9 or tactical design?
This page covers one task force compass star. For K9 shields, rounds and other breeds, browse the police patch collection with this snarling shepherd compass star. If you're deciding between embroidery and PVC for harness patches, the patch hub that compares builds for a compass star K9 emblem sets out styles, backings and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.