Detention Deputy Patch — Order This Keys and Handcuffs Corrections Star
Design S1423A at a glance
A gold-edged star in maroon, gold, tan and silver, with crossed keys, handcuffs and an acorn at its center. Lettering carries a county sheriff line, an established-year line and a corrections division line — a jail-and-detention patch that reads custody at a glance.
Star shapeGold merrowed borderCrossed keysHandcuffsAcorn4 thread colors
About this corrections keys and handcuffs star
Corrections deputies hold the keys, literally, and this star builds its emblem around that: crossed keys and handcuffs for custody and control, with an acorn added as a quiet symbol of strength and steady growth. Maroon, gold, tan and silver give the patch a warmer palette than most detention insignia, and the sheriff star keeps it clearly part of the office rather than a separate agency.
Order it as shown or adjust it: set your office name and established year, rename the division for detention, court holding or inmate transport, or swap the acorn for your county's own symbol. 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.
Detention deputy patch quick facts
- Embroidered detention deputy 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.
- Keys and handcuffs stitch as clean metallic shapes, so silver thread gives them a realistic finish.
- Corrections divisions often order a separate run for transport teams with a different division line.
- Sheriff stars with an emblem plus three lettering lines read clearly at 4" point to point.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this corrections star: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: sew-on for detention uniforms, iron-on for polos, hook-side velcro for transport vests
- Sizes: 2.5"–12" point to point — 4" for shoulders, 3" for polo chests
- Colorways: maroon, gold, tan and silver as shown, or black and silver for a darker uniform
- Border: gold merrowed (shown), or maroon to deepen the outline
- Thread: metallic silver available for the keys and handcuffs
- Artwork: the keys, handcuffs and acorn redraw to your division emblem at no art charge
Who orders this design
Sheriff's corrections divisions, county jail staff, detention deputies and inmate transport teams order this star for uniforms, transport jackets and facility polos. Offices often run a separate version for transport or court holding with only the division line changed. Larger facilities reorder in batches as new deputies graduate.
Custom detention deputy 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.
Detention deputy patch questions
Can the division line read detention or transport?
Yes. All lettering restitches — office name, established year and division — and your mockup arrives within 4 hours with the wording set.
Can the acorn be replaced?
Yes. Swap it for your county emblem, a tree or nothing at all; mark the change in the markup tool and the proof shows it.
Is metallic thread available for the keys and handcuffs?
Yes. Metallic silver gives them a realistic finish; ask for it in the quote and the proof notes which elements use it.
What size do corrections deputies wear?
Four inches point to point on the shoulder is standard, with a 3-inch chest version for polos.
How do I request edits?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the keys or acorn, pin notes on each line and preview colorways. Your marked version is attached automatically.
Looking for another sheriff division design?
This page covers one corrections star. For patrol, K9, court and marine layouts, the sheriff designs that sit beside this keys, handcuffs and acorn corrections star show every shape offices order. Comparing embroidered with woven for a polo version, or starting from your current division patch? The patch guide that prices a maroon-and-gold corrections star from ten pieces explains builds, backings and pricing.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.