LAPD Detective I Rank Insignia Patch with Two Chevrons and a Diamond
Black embroidered LAPD Detective I rank insignia patch featuring two downward-pointing silver chevrons above a single open silver diamond, a sew-on uniform detective insignia for the Los Angeles Police Department.
Low MOQ
Low Minimum Order
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USA Since 1999
Factory
Direct
Description
This embroidered patch is the Los Angeles Police Department Detective I rank insignia, a sew-on uniform mark that identifies the Detective I grade. It is worked on a black twill field with a black merrowed border, carrying two downward-pointing silver chevrons above a single open silver diamond.
The Diamond: Centered beneath the two chevrons is a single open diamond – a silver lozenge outlined with a white keyline, its center left as the black field so it reads as a hollow diamond. This diamond is the signature mark of the detective series; it is what tells the eye the wearer is a detective rather than a patrol officer, even though the chevrons above echo the officer ranks.
Insignia: Two nested chevrons point downward toward the base, stitched in silver-grey with a fine white outline, with the open diamond set in the field below them. One diamond denotes the Detective I grade, the first step of the detective series.
Color & Contrast: Silver thread on solid black twill, with thin white keylines around the chevrons and the diamond, keeps every element legible at uniform-sleeve distance, and the open center of the diamond stays crisp against the black ground.
Shape & Base: To carry the diamond, the patch is built on a broader shield-style outline – a point at the top widening through the body – on a black twill ground finished with a black merrowed border that blends into the field for a clean, uniform-ready edge.
Embroidery Quality: Full-coverage stitching with high stitch density gives the chevrons and the open diamond sharp, even edges and a durable surface that holds up to daily uniform wear and laundering.
This insignia is one of a set of Los Angeles Police Department rank patches. Note how the diamond sets the detective series apart from the chevron-only Police Officer III insignia and the three-chevron Sergeant I insignia, or view the full police rank insignia comparison.
Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Rank Insignia Chevron |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 2" - 4" |
| Backing | Iron-on/Sew-on |
| Packaging | 10+ Per Polybag |
Estimated pricing: 10 → $17 · 20 → $12 · 50 → $7 · 100 → $5 · 250 → $3 · 500 → $2.50 · 1,000 → $2 each
No setup fee · No mold fee. Estimate only — final price adjusts by design, size, and quantity, and is confirmed with a free quote. No payment until you approve your proof.
🛡 Authorized Purchase & Credential Verification
Patches bearing a real agency or department name are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers must provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. We do not sell agency-named patches for personal use.
Custom and fictional designs — for example, a made-up department like “Town of Western Hope Police” — are welcome, as are designs where you change the agency or department name to your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the LAPD Detective I rank insignia signify?
The two chevrons above a single open diamond identify the Detective I grade in the Los Angeles Police Department - the first step of the detective series. The diamond is the marker that distinguishes a detective from the patrol ranks. Owl Badges reproduces it as an embroidered sew-on patch.
What is the diamond on the Detective I patch for?
The open silver diamond set below the chevrons is the signature mark of the LAPD detective series. A single diamond denotes Detective I; the higher detective grades add more diamonds. It is embroidered as an outlined lozenge with the black field showing through its center.
How is the Detective I insignia different from the Police Officer III insignia?
Both carry two chevrons, but the Detective I insignia adds an open diamond beneath them. That diamond is the whole difference - it marks the wearer as a detective rather than a Police Officer III, even though the chevron portion looks similar.
Can you embroider the chevrons and diamond as a matched pair for both sleeves?
Yes. The Detective I insignia is worn on both sleeves and is commonly ordered in pairs. There is no setup fee and low minimum-quantity pricing, so ordering matched sets for a detective or a unit is straightforward - request a quote with your quantity.
Can you change the colors or keep the diamond open?
Yes. The silver-on-black with an open-center diamond shown here is standard, but the chevrons, the diamond, and the twill field can each be recolored, and the diamond can be left open or filled solid. A free proof is provided before production so you can confirm the look.
Do I need credentials to order an LAPD Detective I rank insignia?
Yes. Insignia tied to a real department such as the Los Angeles Police Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. Law enforcement and public-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Generic or fictional rank designs, and insignia for your own department, are welcome without that step.
