LAPD-Style Police Badges
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Create custom LAPD-style police badges in the oval-shield pattern Los Angeles made famous — personalized with your name, rank, division and badge number, die-struck from raw brass, nickel silver or zinc alloy and plated in gold, silver or two-tone. We build them for three verified buyer classes: sworn LAPD personnel with department authorization, film and television productions with production-company verification, and collectors with proof of authorized collector status. We do not reproduce the department's official emblem for the public; other orders carry a city-style seal. $150 for a single badge, as low as $45 on verified volume orders. No setup fees, no minimum. Design your LAPD-style badge online and order.
HOW IT WORKS
Creating a custom LAPD style badge is easy with Owl Badges
Design an LAPD-style oval shield with your details. Verify, customize and order in minutes.
The iconic LAPD badge design
The LAPD-style badge is one of the most recognizable patterns in law enforcement — the oval shield with a central seal. Our LAPD-style badges follow that pattern in die-struck metal: the oval shield, the border work and a professional finish, with a city-style seal on all orders except those placed with department authorization. Choose officer, sergeant, detective, lieutenant, captain or chief configurations. Whether you are ordering with LAPD authorization, supplying a film or television production, or adding a verified collector piece, every LAPD-style badge is built to the same standard and every order is verified first.
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Customize your LAPD style badge in real time
Click "Design and Order" on any LAPD style badge to open our live designer. Add your department name, city, rank, and badge number — see every change instantly on screen. Our customizable badge designer works for all ranks from Officer to Chief. Create the perfect Los Angeles police style badge for your needs without waiting for proofs or back-and-forth emails. Just design, preview, and order. The LAPD badge design you build here is the LAPD-style pattern with a city-style seal; every LAPD-style badge design is previewed live in the TrueBadge Designer before verification.
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When you're happy with your personalized LAPD badge design, checkout directly. Badges range from $45–$150 depending on quantity. Your badge is then precision-crafted from raw metal to your exact specifications. Need something beyond what the designer offers? Click "Request a Quote" to work with our design team on custom artwork, division seals, or specialized badge configurations.
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Quality craftsmanship backed by 25+ years of experience
Design your custom LAPD-style badge with the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer™
The Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer is the in-browser custom LAPD-style badge designer from Owl Badges. Individual officers, deputies, and investigators design their LAPD-style badge — shape, finish, seal, rank, and badge number — in real time, see exact pricing for single-officer orders, and order directly from the manufacturer. No software install, no account required to start, no dealer markup.
Need a custom LAPD-style badge? Request a quote.
Some orders need a LAPD-style badge the TrueBadge Designer doesn't cover — a custom shape outside the standard catalog, a complex multi-layer department seal, hybrid metal-and-enamel finishes, inlaid stones, photographic memorial elements, or a one-of-a-kind commemorative die. For these, the Owl Badges in-house design team builds your LAPD-style badge from scratch. There is no design fee, no mold setup fee, and no commitment to order.
- Fully custom shapes outside the standard catalog
- Complex multi-layer seals with raised 3D elements
- Hybrid finishes — antique, two-tone, enamel
- Inlaid stones & memorial badges with photographic elements
- One-of-a-kind commemorative dies for unique shapes
Custom quotes typically returned within 4 business hours, Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM PST.
How to design your LAPD-style badge
Building an LAPD-style badge in the Owl Badges TrueBadge Designer takes three steps — choose the oval shield, add your rank, name, division and badge number, then verify and order.
Choose the oval shield
The LAPD-style pattern is one shape: the oval shield with a central seal, rank on the top panel and badge number below. Pick silver for officer, sergeant or detective, gold for lieutenant and above. A city-style seal is standard; department-authorized orders are built to the authorized specification.
Add rank, name, division and number
Enter your rank (Police Officer I–III, Sergeant, Detective, Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Chief), your name, your division and your badge number. Every change previews on screen in real time.
Verify and order
Add the design to your cart and check out. Before production we verify the buyer class — department authorization, production-company verification, or collector status — then your badge is die-struck and the mold is kept on file for reorders.
LAPD-Style Badge Pricing
An LAPD-style badge is $150 for one and drops to $90 each at three — to buy an LAPD badge as a verified buyer, that is the whole price list — on the same ladder as every badge we make. Verification comes first at every tier; there are no setup fees and no minimum. Individual officers ordering any other department’s pattern should use our single-officer police badge page.
Per-badge pricing varies with finish and customization. Pricing reviewed September 2026.
How many LAPD-style badges should you order?
Most orders on this page are one badge. Productions and authorized units order in sets; because the mold is kept on file, a matching badge later comes from the same die.
| Use case | Typical order | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One LAPD-style badge | 1–2 badges | A single authorized officer badge, one verified collector piece, or a hero prop — $150. |
| Principal cast set | 3–9 badges | A production’s speaking-role badges, matched from one mold — $90 each. |
| Background and reserve | 10–24 badges | Background cast or an authorized reserve unit — $80 at ten. |
| Authorized department order | 25+ badges | Built to department authorization at the volume tier — $65 at 25, $55 at 50. |
LAPD-Style Badges at a Glance
What we recommend for an LAPD-style badge
Keep to the convention the pattern is known for: silver for officer, sergeant and detective, gold from lieutenant up, on the oval shield in die-struck brass. Detectives should order the wallet clip. For a production, order the hero badge first at $150, approve it on camera, then the cast set from the same mold. Every LAPD-style badge design here is fully customizable in the TrueBadge Designer within the verification rules above.
Price Calculator
How much does an LAPD-style badge cost?
An LAPD-style badge costs $150 for a single badge and $90 each at three or more, die-struck in the oval-shield pattern with your name, rank, division and badge number. That is the LAPD badge for sale price for every verified buyer, and the same LAPD badges for sale price for a set — sworn personnel with department authorization, productions with production-company verification, and collectors with verified status. There is no minimum order, no setup fee and no mold fee; production runs 8 to 14 weeks. Enter your quantity below to see your price.
Pricing is for catalog spec-size LAPD-style badges with a city-style seal. Orders placed with department authorization are quoted to the authorized specification.
No minimum order · no setup or mold fees · verification before production · 8–14 weeks.
LAPD-style badge price ladder
Catalog spec-size · minimum 1 · verification required at every tier
| Quantity | Price per badge | Typical order |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 badges | $150.00 | One officer, one collector piece, one hero prop |
| 3–9 badges | $90.00 | A production’s principal cast set |
| 10–15 badges | $80.00 | Background cast, a reserve unit |
| 16–24 badges | $75.00 | A division or a large production |
| 25–49 badges | $65.00 | Authorized department orders |
| 50–499 badges | $55.00 | Authorized department orders |
| 500+ badges | $45.00 | Authorized department programs |
Looking to buy an LAPD badge as a single piece? One badge is a real order at $150 once your verification clears. For other department patterns, see single police officer badges for any department.
LAPD-Style Badges by Rank
Which LAPD-style badge goes with each rank?
In the LAPD-style pattern, officers, sergeants and detectives carry silver and lieutenants and above carry gold, all on the same oval shield — rank on the top panel, seal in the center, badge number below. LAPD badges by rank differ in finish and rank text, not in shape, which is why one mold serves the whole ladder. Every row is built to that convention with a city-style seal; orders with department authorization are built to the authorized specification.
LAPD rank badges · LAPD-style, catalog spec-size · verification required
| Rank | Finish | Shape | Who carries it | Ordered when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer I–III (LAPD-style) | Silver | Oval shield | Patrol officers; the LAPD police officer badge pattern most orders are built on | First authorized issue or replacement |
| Sergeant I–II (LAPD-style) | Silver | Oval shield | First-line supervisors; an LAPD sergeant badge in the same oval | Promotion, with department authorization |
| Detective I–III (LAPD-style) | Silver | Oval shield, credential-case carry | Investigators; the LAPD detective badge is carried, not pinned | Assignment to an investigative division |
| Lieutenant I–II (LAPD-style) | Gold | Oval shield | Watch commanders; the LAPD lieutenant badge is the first gold rank | Promotion |
| Captain I–III (LAPD-style) | Gold | Oval shield | Division commanding officers; the LAPD captain badge | Promotion or reassignment |
| Commander (LAPD-style) | Gold | Oval shield | Bureau command staff; the LAPD commander badge | Appointment |
| Deputy & Assistant Chief (LAPD-style) | Gold | Oval shield | Senior command; the LAPD deputy chief badge and LAPD assistant chief badge | Appointment |
| Chief of Police (LAPD-style) | Gold | Oval shield | The department head; the LAPD chief of police badge | Appointment |
Specialized units follow the same rule: an LAPD SWAT badge or an LAPD reserve badge is the oval shield with the unit or reserve designation on the rank panel. The LAPD shield, LAPD insignias, the LAPD emblem and LAPD seal, and the LAPD police logo as issued belong to the department; an LAPD reserve officer badge follows the reserve designation, and LAPD detective badges, LAPD police badges and Los Angeles police badges ordered here are LAPD-style; an LAPD badge design ordered here is the LAPD-style pattern with a city-style seal unless the order carries department authorization.
Replacements
How do I replace a lost, stolen or worn LAPD-style badge?
A replacement LAPD-style badge costs $150 and ships from the original mold if Owl Badges made it — the mold is retained free, so the replacement matches, with no setup fee and no minimum. An LAPD retired badge presentation piece for a retiring officer is made the same way, with verification. Production runs 8 to 14 weeks. Every replacement is re-verified before production: department authorization for sworn personnel, production verification for productions, collector status for collectors.
If we made your original
Reference your order number or badge number and we strike the replacement from the same mold — finish, rank panel, number and seal match exactly.
If it was issued by the department
A department-issued badge is replaced through the department. With department authorization we build to the authorized specification; without it we build the LAPD-style pattern with a city-style seal.
Worn rather than lost
Thinned plating at the oval edge, chipped enamel in the seal, or a rank panel that no longer matches are replacement triggers, not repair jobs — a plated badge cannot be re-plated without losing the die detail.
Why we verify first
Because the pattern is recognizable, nothing LAPD-style enters production without verification of the buyer class. That is the whole basis on which these badges are sold.
After You Order
What happens after you order a LAPD-style badge
Six steps, and you hear from us at three of them — the proof, the verification, and the call before it ships.
You set up the LAPD-style oval shield with your name, rank, division and badge number.
You receive a proof of the oval, rank panel and number — usually the same business day — and nothing strikes until you approve it.
Before production, department authorization for sworn personnel, production-company verification for film and television, or proof of authorized collector status — nothing enters production without one of the three.
Die-struck in 8–14 weeks. Some orders can be rushed to 6–10 weeks depending on the design; we confirm what is possible once the order is placed.
We call to confirm the shipping address, then email the tracking number.
The badge arrives individually packed, case-ready; authorized orders are built to the authorized specification, all others carry a city-style seal.
From our orders
LAPD-style orders are single badges; productions order a hero badge first and the cast set after approval.
Specs, Wear & Care
LAPD-Style Badge Specs, Wear and Care
The Los Angeles Police Department badge pattern — the LA police badge, or LA PD badge as it is often searched — is an oval shield; the LAPD badge logo and Los Angeles police logo belong to the department; every specification below is set to it. Shape is fixed for this page; finish, enamel and backing are chosen when you order. A single LAPD-style badge is $150 with no setup fee and no minimum, after verification.
LAPD-style badge specifications
| Shape & size | Oval shield 2.25″ × 3.13″ — the LAPD shield proportion. The LAPD badge size is held identical across an order. |
| Materials | Die-struck from raw brass, nickel silver, or zinc alloy. |
| Finishes | Silver for officer, sergeant and detective; gold for lieutenant and above; two-tone on request. |
| Seal | City-style seal in hard or soft enamel. The department’s official emblem is used only on orders placed with department authorization. |
| Personalization | Name, rank (Officer I–III, Sergeant, Detective, Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Chief), division, badge number. |
| Backing options | Safety pin, belt clip, wallet clip (detectives), hook-and-loop. |
| Price | $150 for one; $90 at three; as low as $45 on authorized volume orders. |
| Minimum order | None. |
| Setup / mold fees | None — mold retained free for reorders. |
| Production time | 8–14 weeks; rush available for productions. |
| Verification | Required before production for every buyer class. |
Where it is worn, and which backing to order
| Backing | Where it is worn | Order it for |
|---|---|---|
| Safety pin | Uniform shirt, left breast. | Officers and sergeants; uniformed cast. |
| Wallet clip | Credential case with ID. | Detectives and plainclothes; the LAPD detective badge is carried this way. |
| Belt clip | Duty belt. | Plainclothes and outer-carrier wear. |
| Hook-and-loop | Vest or plate carrier. | Tactical and SWAT-style units. |
Cleaning and care
| Finish | How to clean it | Never do this |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday, any finish | Dry microfiber; mild soap on the cloth for heavier soil, then dry completely. | Soak the badge. |
| Silver or gold plated | Microfiber and mild soap only. | Metal polish — it strips the plating. |
| Enamel seal | Dry or barely damp cloth. | Ultrasonic cleaners and solvents. |
| On camera | Wipe fingerprints with microfiber between takes. | Polish between takes. |
| Storage | Wallet, case or lined box. | Loose with keys. |
LAPD-Style Police Badges, Order Yours Online
Custom LAPD-style police officer badges built to pattern, from $45 to $150 with no minimum order. Compare options for custom police officer badges for any department pattern, NYPD officer badges for the NYPD pattern, and police department badge orders online for department orders. Order your LAPD-style badge online.
LAPD-Style Badges by Rank
LAPD-Style Police Officer Badge
Silver oval shield for Police Officer I–III — the LAPD officer badge pattern, with name, division and badge number. Department authorization required.
LAPD-Style Sergeant Badge
Silver oval for Sergeant I–II — the LAPD sergeant badge in the same shield, rank on the top panel.
LAPD-Style Detective Badge
Silver oval for Detective I–III, carried in a credential case — the LAPD detective badge pattern with wallet clip.
LAPD-Style Lieutenant Badge
Gold oval for Lieutenant I–II — the first gold rank in the ladder.
LAPD-Style Captain Badge
Gold oval for Captain I–III — the LAPD captain badge for division commanding officers.
LAPD-Style Commander Badge
Gold oval with the Commander rank panel for bureau command.
LAPD-Style Deputy & Assistant Chief Badge
Gold oval for senior command; rank panel to the authorized designation.
LAPD-Style Chief of Police Badge
Gold oval — the LAPD chief badge pattern — for the department head, or as a verified presentation piece.
Who Orders LAPD Style Badges?
We supply LAPD-style badges to verified buyers across three categories: VERIFICATION NOTE: All LAPD-style badge orders require verification. Law enforcement orders require department authorization. Film/TV productions require production company verification. Collector orders require proof of authorized collector status.
- Los Angeles Police Department officers and divisions
- LAPD command staff and specialized units
- Film and television productions requiring authentic props
- Major studios and independent productions
- Authorized collectors with verified credentials
- Law enforcement training academies
- Commemorative and retirement badge orders
When To Order an LAPD-Style Badge
Every LAPD-style badge order fits one of three verified buyer classes — sworn personnel with department authorization, productions, or collectors — and these are the moments they order.
HOW TO
How do I order custom LAPD style badges?
Creating an LAPD-style police badge is easy with Owl Badges. Follow these steps and you'll have LAPD-style LAPD badges ready to order in no time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these official LAPD badges?
Who can order LAPD badges?
Do you verify all LAPD badge orders?
Do you make LAPD badges for film and TV productions?
What LAPD ranks are available?
How long does production take?
Can authorized collectors purchase LAPD badges?
What's the difference between LAPD and NYPD badges?
Can you match an existing LAPD badge exactly?
What materials are LAPD badges made from?
How much does a custom LAPD-style badge cost?
Do you accept purchase orders from police departments?
What is the minimum order quantity for LAPD-style badges?
Can I order a single replacement LAPD-style badge?
Do you offer rush production on LAPD-style badges?
Do you sell real LAPD badges or LAPD replica badges?
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LAPD-style police badges for verified buyers — sworn personnel, productions and collectors. $150 for one, as low as $45 on volume. Design yours online and order in minutes.
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