Police Tactical Unit Patch — Order This Bridge and Lightning Badge Design
Design S1346A at a glance
A badge-shaped patch edged in black merrow, with a shield at its center showing a suspension bridge and lightning bolts. Four lettering lines carry a regional name, a law enforcement line, a tactical unit callout and a police line. Black and tan suit tactical kit, with gold and silver accents for definition.
Badge-shaped outlineBlack merrowed borderSuspension bridgeLightning boltsCenter shield4 lettering lines
About this suspension bridge and lightning tactical badge
Regional tactical teams often serve several towns joined by a river, and a bridge is the simplest way to show it. Pairing the span with lightning bolts adds the speed and force of a tactical response. The badge outline keeps it unmistakably law enforcement, and black-and-tan stitching lets it sit on carriers and helmets without a separate subdued version.
Make it your team's: redraw the bridge to match your region's landmark, change the callout to SRT or Special Response, or switch to an all-subdued black and coyote 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.
Police tactical unit patch quick facts
- Embroidered police tactical 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.
- Regional and multi-jurisdiction teams often choose a shared landmark rather than any one city's seal.
- Tactical teams usually order hook-side velcro for carriers and sew-on for BDU shirts.
- Carrier patches run 3" to 3.5"; shoulder badges run 4" to 4.5" tall.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this tactical unit badge: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for carriers and helmets, sew-on for BDU sleeves, iron-on for squad shirts
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3" for carriers; 4" for shoulders; 10" for jacket backs
- Colorways: black, tan, gold and silver as shown, or a full blackout or coyote-and-black build
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or tan merrow to match coyote kit
- Thread: swap gold and silver for tan to make the badge fully subdued
- Artwork: your own bridge, dam or skyline redrawn at no art charge
Who orders this design
Regional tactical units, multi-agency SWAT teams and police special response teams order this badge for carriers, helmets and team shirts. Teams serving river towns use the bridge to show the area they cover without favoring one city. Most orders come velcro-backed, split between the full palette and a blackout set.
Custom tactical unit badge 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 tactical unit patch questions
Can the bridge match a landmark in our region?
Yes. Send a photo of your bridge, dam or skyline and we redraw it on the center shield at no art charge. Your proof shows it within 4 hours.
Can we drop the gold and silver for a fully subdued patch?
Yes. The badge stitches cleanly in black and coyote or black and grey. Preview each in the markup tool before you request a quote.
Do tactical teams usually order PVC?
Many do for carriers and helmets because PVC resists abrasion and weather. The badge outline and bolts mold crisply.
Can the four lettering lines be shortened?
Yes. On a 3-inch carrier patch we often keep only the unit callout and region name. Both layouts appear on your proof.
What backing goes on plate carriers?
Hook-side velcro, which mates with the loop field on the carrier. Order sew-on separately if you also want it on uniform shirts.
Exploring other police unit patches?
This page covers one regional tactical badge. Patrol shields, K9 rounds and specialty stars are in the police patch range alongside this bridge and lightning tactical badge. If you are choosing between thread and PVC for carrier kit, the patch materials guide that prices a lightning-bolt tactical badge per build covers it.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.