Police Badges
Police badges are a sign not only of identification for law enforcement officials but one of distinction. Police badges include the official's name and rank, law enforcement agency and a unique badge number which identifies that particular officer. In addition to giving the most pertinent information, police badges truly are artistry in metalwork and may include intricate details and deigns. The varieties of police badges are endless and can be personalized to truly reflect the geography and mission of a particular law enforcement agency. Stones and jewels may be laid within the intricate engravings to compliment the metal in which it is set, whether gold, silver or bronze. The metal can be die cast in many different shapes ranging from the traditional shields and stars to more complex shapes and textures.
Recent technology has been employed to ensure the safety of police badges and the officers who wear them. Microchip technology has been developed which is placed inside of the police badge and contains a unique identification code transmitted by radio signal. This signal allows the badge's authenticity to be verified and is resistant to tampering. Police badge counterfeit is a major concern and may be employed by a criminal attempting to impersonate a police officer, which is a very serious offense. This micro chip identification system will prevent effective police badge counterfeiting and will allow law enforcement agencies to track the movement of the actual police badge itself.
Police badges are truly works of craftsmanship and exemplify attention to fine detail. Not only a fine piece of craftsmanship, the police badge stands for integrity, honor and virtue and has become a favorite piece among collectors everywhere. Authentic antique police badges are a collector's favorite and can be found in online auctions, estate sales and antique dealers. Police badges from the American old west such as Tombstone or El Paso are especially meaningful and tell a story of the American west.