Police Badge Origins and Meaning

The police badge is a symbol of authority, respect, integrity, and trust. Learn more about the police badge origins, history and meaning.

Anyone know the origin or meaning of this patch? Bought it at a military surplus shop cause it looked interesting to me : r/Patches

Early New York City Police “Badges” & Emblems of Office – 1800-1845 – The History of Policing in the City of New York

The thin blue line: The history behind the controversial police emblem - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Badge Collection

NAUMD University: The Variety of Shapes in Law Enforcement Badges: Symbolism and Design - NAUMD, Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors, a global network

City of Westworth Village - History of the Police Badge and Oath of Honor