Campus Public Safety Patch — Order This Book & Quill Star Badge
Design S0651A at a glance
A badge-cut patch in navy, gold and cream: a star sits at the crown carrying an open book and a quill, set over a three-letter monogram in the center field. Arched lettering at the top names the institution, a motto ribbon runs below, and the base panel spells out the public safety role. It reads like a collegiate seal crossed with an officer's badge.
Badge shapeNavy merrowed borderGold star crownOpen book and quillMonogram center fieldMotto ribbon
About this book and quill campus safety design
Campus departments sit between academia and law enforcement, and this design is drawn for that position: the book and quill say institution, the star and badge silhouette say authority, and the cream field softens the whole thing for a student-facing role. The monogram center is what makes it read as yours rather than generic, and the three-color build keeps it affordable at department quantities.
Order it as shown or tailor it: your institution's initials in the monogram, your motto in the ribbon, or the book and quill replaced by your school crest redrawn from the official logo file. 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.
Campus public safety patch quick facts
- Embroidered campus public safety 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.
- Campus departments usually order sew-on for officer shirts and iron-on for event-staff polos.
- A two- or three-letter monogram stitches cleanly at 4"; longer initials move into the arched band.
- Badge-cut shoulder patches run 3.5" to 4.5" tall; outerwear 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 campus badge: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for officer shirts, iron-on for polos, velcro for outerwear and vests
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 4" is the standard shoulder height for this badge cut
- Colorways: navy, gold and cream as shown, or matched to your school's official colors
- Border: navy merrowed (shown) or a flat hot-cut edge
- Thread: metallic gold available for the star and lettering
- Artwork: the book and quill swap for your institution's crest, redrawn at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
College and university public safety departments, private school campus security and residence-life patrol teams order this badge for officer uniforms and event staff. The monogram field makes it a favorite for smaller institutions that want insignia tied to the school, not just the role. Most orders run sew-on at 4 inches.
Custom campus public safety 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.
Campus public safety patch questions
Can the monogram show our school's initials?
Yes. Send your initials or official monogram and we stitch them into the center field; your mockup shows the lettering sized and spaced.
Can you match our university colors exactly?
Yes — send Pantone or hex values from your brand guide and we match threads to them before the proof.
Can we use our official school seal instead of the book and quill?
Yes. Send the seal as a vector or high-res file and we redraw it stitch-ready; confirm any usage approval your institution requires first.
What backing suits student-facing event staff?
Iron-on for polos and lightweight shirts; sew-on for officer uniforms that go through heavy laundering.
How do I request other changes?
Use the "mark up this design" tool in the quote form: circle the quill, pin numbered notes, switch colorways — your marked-up version attaches to the quote automatically.
Outfitting more than campus safety?
This badge cut is one campus option. The security officer patch range beyond the book and quill badge covers shields, rounds and rockers for contract and in-house security teams. Starting from your school's own logo or comparing builds? The patch ordering guide for adapting a book-and-quill badge to your campus is the place to begin.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.