Why do police wear a black band over their badges? What to know about mourning protocol

Police officers mourning one of their own killed in the line of duty will wear mourning bands, a black elastic band stretched ...
The Florida Times-Union

When it's unlawful to display a fraternal Order of Police emblem

In August 2012, Officer Jose Marrero issued WJXT Channel 4 traffic anchor and reporter Ashley Mitchem a notice to appear on misdemeanor charge of unlawful display of a Fraternal Order of Police emblem ...
Los Angeles Times

LAPD officers’ new badges have vintage look to mark force’s 150th anniversary

The Los Angeles Police Department is going back to 1869 to celebrate its 150th anniversary. On Wednesday, Police Chief Michel Moore unveiled a commemorative badge that several thousand officers will ...
wacotrib

Student provides new emblem for Mart police

The Mart Police Department has rebranded its image with the help of 13-year-old Scarlett Vanek, who designed the winning patch in a school art contest hosted by the department as part of an effort to ...