Yale University Police Patch with the Lux et Veritas Seal and 1894 Date
Navy shield-shaped embroidered Yale University Police patch with a gold and blue border, white POLICE lettering, the Yale seal with its open book and LUX ET VERITAS motto, and the 1894 founding date, for the Yale University Police Department in New Haven, Connecticut.
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USA Since 1999
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Description
This embroidered patch features the Yale University Police Department insignia on a navy field cut to a pointed shield shape, located at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, with a gold outer border and a blue inner line framing the design.
Center: A circular gold seal sits at the heart of the patch. YALE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT arches around the top of the ring and COMMITMENT COURAGE around the bottom, with INTEGRITY and TRUST set on either side. At the center of the seal is the Yale shield in white and silver, carrying an open book inscribed with the university motto LUX ET VERITAS, Latin for Light and Truth.
Top Section: POLICE arches large across the top of the shield in bold white block lettering, the most prominent word on the patch.
Bottom Section: 1894, the founding year of the Yale University Police Department, is embroidered in white across the lower point of the shield.
Shape & Base: The pointed shield is worked in full-coverage navy twill, with the gold and blue double border giving the patch a deep, layered look against the white lettering and seal.
Embroidery Quality: Produced in full-coverage embroidery on polyester twill, it holds the fine detail of the seal ring, the Yale shield, the motto, and the date cleanly. Order it as shown for the Yale University Police, or customize the colors, lettering, border, and seal for your own campus agency.
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Specifications
| Product Type | Embroidered Patch |
| Style | Shoulder Patch |
| Material | Polyester Twill Fabric with Poly/Rayon Threads |
| Stitch | Full Coverage Detail 100% Stitch Threading Embroidery |
| Size | 4" - 5" |
| 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 is shown on the Yale University Police patch?
It is a navy pointed shield with a gold and blue border. POLICE arches across the top in white. A gold seal ring reads YALE UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT and COMMITMENT COURAGE, with INTEGRITY and TRUST on the sides. At its center is the Yale shield with an open book and the motto LUX ET VERITAS, and 1894 sits at the bottom.
What does LUX ET VERITAS mean on the patch?
LUX ET VERITAS is Latin for Light and Truth, the official motto of Yale University. It appears on the open book of the Yale shield at the center of the seal, tying the police patch to the university it serves in New Haven.
What does the date 1894 stand for?
1894 is the founding year of the Yale University Police Department, one of the oldest campus police agencies in the country. It is embroidered across the bottom of the shield to mark that history.
Can you make a custom campus police shield patch like this for our department?
Yes. A pointed shield with a circular seal, arched lettering, and a founding date is a flexible template. Our artwork team can swap the seal, university name, motto, colors, and border to match your campus department, with a free proof before production.
How much does a patch like this cost, and what is the minimum order?
Estimated pricing runs from about $17 each at 10 units down to roughly $2 each at 1,000 units, with no setup or mold fee. The minimum order starts as low as 10 pieces, so smaller runs for a specialty unit are welcome.
Do I need credentials to order a patch with the Yale University Police name on it?
Yes. Patches bearing a real agency name such as the Yale University Police Department are sold only to that agency or its authorized representatives. University police and campus-safety buyers provide proof of occupation, valid credentials, or an authorized purchasing letter before production begins. Custom or renamed designs are welcome without that step.
