Can you copy our current department patch?
We work from artwork your department supplies or authorizes. Send your current patch or design files and confirm you have the right to reproduce them; we will not recreate another agency's insignia.
Law Enforcement Patches
Custom Police Patches for Departments & Units
We make custom police patches from your department's approved artwork: shoulder patches, badge-shaped patches, unit and specialty patches, in embroidered or PVC construction, from 5 pieces. Every order starts with a free digital mockup so your command staff can review it before anything is paid.
- No setup fees
- Free digital mockup within 24 hours
- No payment until you approve
- Real sample photo before full run
- Standard turnaround: 10 to 14 business days after sample approval
- Tracked Shipping | No Extra Charges
- 5-piece patch minimum
- Quality guarantee
Shoulder patches
The shoulder patch is the most visible piece of a police uniform. It usually carries the agency name, the city, county or state, and a central emblem, inside a shield, arch or rounded shape. It is worn on one or both sleeves just below the shoulder seam, following your department's uniform policy.
Because shoulder patches are large and detailed, they are typically embroidered with a merrowed border. We digitize the artwork so small lettering and fine linework hold up, and you review the result on the mockup.
Badge-shaped patches
Embroidered badge patches reproduce the outline of a star, shield or eagle-top badge in thread. They are used on jackets, outerwear and casual uniforms where a metal badge is impractical. We cut them to the shape of your artwork; the design itself must come from your department, because we describe and produce patches generically and do not reproduce any agency's insignia without authorization.
Sizes, borders and colors
Shoulder patches are usually several inches tall, so most are quoted individually. Smaller pieces such as chest IDs, unit tabs and specialty patches often fall within instant pricing, which covers designs up to 4″ on the longest side. The patch size chart lists common sizes.
A merrowed border is the overlocked, rounded edge seen on most uniform patches; it is durable and suits shields and circles. Complex outlines use a flat stitched edge that follows the shape. Colors are matched to your artwork, such as the navy, black and gold common on police uniforms, and confirmed on the mockup.
PVC vs embroidered for duty wear
Embroidered remains the standard for class A and class B uniform shirts and jackets. It looks traditional and is comfortable against fabric.
PVC is molded rubber. It does not fray, wipes clean, and handles rain, mud and sweat, which makes it popular on tactical vests, plate carriers, bags and K9 gear. See PVC patches, tactical patches and K9 patches.
Ordering for a department
- Gather your approved artwork or a clear photo of the current patch and confirm authorization.
- List the patches you need: shoulder, chest, unit, specialty, and the backing for each.
- Request your free mockup and share it with whoever signs off on uniform items.
- Approve the mockup, then pay. Production follows approval.
Need name tapes too? See custom name patches. Fire and EMS agencies can see fire department patches.
Police patch prices
Prices below are read live from our price sheet and apply to designs within the standard size range.
| Patch type | 25 pieces | 50 pieces | 100 pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidered | $120$4.80 each | $165$3.30 each | $220$2.20 each |
| PVC | $165$6.60 each | $225$4.50 each | $320$3.20 each |
| Woven | $148$5.92 each | $185$3.70 each | $235$2.35 each |
Pricing shown covers designs up to 4″ on the longest side. Over 4″? We’ll email your custom price within 6 to 10 hours.
Police patch questions
What size is a police shoulder patch?
Shoulder patches are usually larger than 4″, so most are quoted individually. We’ll email your custom price within 6 to 10 hours.
Embroidered or PVC for duty wear?
Embroidered is the traditional choice for uniform shirts and jackets. PVC is rubber, wipes clean and handles rain and mud well, so it suits tactical vests, plate carriers and outdoor gear.
Can we get hook-and-loop backing for vests?
Yes. Hook-and-loop is available on every construction we make, so the same design can be sewn to shirts and pressed onto loop panels on vests.
Can a small unit order only 5 patches?
Every custom patch type starts at 5 pieces: embroidered, woven, printed, chenille, leather, PVC and glow-in-the-dark PVC. Larger quantities simply lower your per-piece price.
How does approval work?
You review and approve your free digital mockup before paying. After payment, we make a real sample and send you a photo of it to approve before the full production run begins.
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Start your department's patches
Send your approved artwork. Free digital mockup within 24 hours. Standard turnaround: 10 to 14 business days after sample approval. No payment until you approve the mockup.