Police Special Tactics Patch — Order This Phoenix Shield
Design S0614A at a glance
A black shield where a gold phoenix burns above two unmistakably police emblems — crossed keys and a pair of handcuffs — with red flame accents cutting through the gold. The arch and base take agency and team wording, and four colorways catalog for this design. Entry and warrant teams order it because the cuffs put arrest authority on the patch, not just force.
Shield shapeGold merrowed borderBurning phoenixCrossed keysHandcuff emblem4 cataloged colorways
About this phoenix and handcuffs shield
Tactical patches drift toward skulls and spears; this layout stays police. The handcuffs under the phoenix read arrest-and-custody — the actual end state of a tactical callout — and the crossed keys mark entry capability without a breaching graphic. On the black field the gold bird carries at distance while the red flame licks give close-up depth.
Field it as drawn or spec it: restitch arch and base to agency and team, run the subdued gray for entry kit, or have the keys-and-cuffs pairing redrawn around your team numeral at no art charge. 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.
Police special tactics patch quick facts
- Embroidered police special tactics patch orders 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.
- Entry teams ordering for kit take hook-side velcro; duty shirts and callout jackets run sew-on.
- The handcuff emblem stitches with an open jaw line — a two-pass detail that keeps the cuffs recognizable at shoulder size.
- Tactics shields run 3.5" to 4.5" tall; callout-jacket backs run 8" to 10".
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this design: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for entry kit, sew-on for duty shirts and jackets, iron-on for soft goods
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4.5" shoulder wear; 8"+ for jacket backs
- Colorways: black and gold as shown, or subdued gray, OD green and all-gold — four colorways catalog
- Border: merrowed (shown) or flat hot-cut edge
- Thread: any colorway, including red flame accent passes
- Artwork: the keys and cuffs rebuild around your team numeral, redrawn stitch-ready at no charge
Who orders this design
Police special-tactics and warrant teams order this shield for callout jackets and entry kit, running black-gold for duty and subdued gray on carriers. Commands approve it faster than skull-motif alternatives because every emblem on it is a policing emblem, and most teams add their numeral between the keys at order time.
Custom police special tactics 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.
Police Special Tactics Phoenix Handcuffs Patch questions
Can our team numeral sit between the keys?
Yes. The keys-and-cuffs pairing rebuilds around your numeral — the proof shows placement before production.
Which colorways are cataloged?
Black-gold as shown, subdued gray, OD green and all-gold. Preview each in the markup tool; your quote references your pick.
What backing does entry kit need?
Hook-side velcro for carriers and helmets; duty shirts and callout jackets run sew-on.
Can the base band carry our team name?
Yes. Arch and base restitch to your agency and team wording exactly.
How do I request changes to this design?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle emblems, pin your numeral, pick a colorway. The markup attaches to your quote.
Looking for a different patch, or a different starting point?
This page covers one tactics shield. For task-force diamonds and K9 stars, the police patch shields beyond this phoenix and handcuffs design has every police layout. Pairing duty and subdued sets? Start with the patch ordering guide for duty-plus-kit colorway programs.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.