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Custom Police Patches

Custom police patches carry a department's identity — its seal, its city or county, and the pride of the officers who wear it. We produce embroidered, woven, and PVC police patches for uniform shoulder patches, specialized units like K-9 and SWAT, detective and academy patches, and memorial patches honoring fallen officers. Velcro, sew-on, and iron-on backings are all available, with free artwork, low minimums, and fast production.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production usually takes about 14 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.
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Custom police patches carry a department's identity — its seal, its city or county, and the pride of the officers who wear it. We produce embroidered, woven, and PVC police patches for uniform shoulder patches, specialized units like K-9 and SWAT, detective and academy patches, and memorial patches honoring fallen officers. Velcro, sew-on, and iron-on backings are all available, with free artwork, low minimums, and fast production.
Artwork and revisions are always free. Fill out a free quote form to send descriptions, logos, and other design ideas to our team, and we’ll send you a digital proof in 24-48 hours.
Production usually takes about 14 business days, but will vary depending on the complexity of the design.
We include free priority air shipping for all orders to the United States. Shipping usually takes two business days, depending on weather and holidays. Ask your sales rep for details on APO and international shipping.
We do not accept returns, but all of our customers receive a 100% quality guarantee. If you receive defective products, please let us know, and we’ll begin the process of replacing them for you.

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*This is a price estimate! Formal quotation requires a production-ready design!

Patch Features

PVC
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Button Loop
Safety Pin
Peel and Stick
Iron On Backing
Velcro
Tuxedo Clip
Merrow Border
Hot Cut Border

What Are Custom Police Patches?

Custom police patches are embroidered or printed insignia that identify a law enforcement agency and the officers who wear it. The shoulder patch is the most recognizable — worn on both sleeves and built around the department seal, the city or county name, and often a state shape or local landmark. Beyond the standard uniform patch, departments order unit patches for K-9, SWAT, patrol, and detective divisions, academy patches for recruits, commemorative patches for anniversaries, and morale patches for off-duty gear.

Design conventions run deep in law enforcement. Most patches feature the department or sheriff's office seal, a badge or shield shape, the city and county, and increasingly the thin blue line to honor the profession. Memorial patches for fallen officers are among the most meaningful pieces we make — often paired with an end-of-watch date or badge number. Our art team builds every design to your department's standards and gets your approval before production begins.

Most police patches are embroidered — 75% embroidery leaves the twill backing showing, while 100% embroidery covers it fully with thread. When a seal has fine text or detailed artwork, a woven patch holds the detail better, and for tactical vests and duty gear a rugged, weatherproof PVC patch is the popular choice. Sew-on backing is standard for uniform shoulder patches, while velcro (hook-and-loop) is preferred on tactical gear so patches can be swapped.

Every order includes free artwork and unlimited proof revisions, a 100-patch minimum, and free priority shipping within the US. Outfitting the whole department? Coordinate your patches with matching police lapel pins and police challenge coins so your seal stays consistent across everything you issue.

How Police Patches Are Made

Every embroidered police patch goes through a precise digitizing and stitching process so the seal, text, and colors come out sharp and hold up to daily wear.

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Artwork & Digitizing

Our artists turn your department seal into a stitch-ready file, mapping every thread path and color, then send a proof for your approval.

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Embroidery

High-speed machines stitch the design onto twill backing — 75% embroidery leaves twill showing, 100% covers it fully with thread.

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Border & Cut

Patches are cut to shape and finished with a merrowed (overlock) edge or a clean hot-cut border to keep them from fraying.

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Backing Applied

We add your chosen backing — sew-on for uniform shoulder patches, or velcro for tactical vests and duty gear that swap patches.

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Quality Check & Ship

Each patch is inspected against your approved proof, then shipped free by priority air anywhere in the US.

Embroidered vs Woven vs PVC Patches

Three ways to build a police patch. Compare the look, durability, and best use for each.

Embroidered
Woven
PVC
Feature Embroidered Woven PVC
Texture Raised, classic stitched feel Flat, tightly woven threads Smooth, molded rubber
Detail Great for bold seals and text Best for fine lines and small text Sharp raised and recessed detail
Durability Rugged, holds up on uniforms Thin and lightweight Waterproof, ideal for duty gear
Best For Shoulder, unit & memorial patches Detailed department seals Tactical vests and duty rigs

Not sure which is right? Check our FAQs or contact a specialist for personalized guidance.

Specifications

Available Sizes 2" to 5" standard (custom sizes available)
Material Embroidered twill, woven, PVC, or printed
Backing Options Sew-on, velcro (hook & loop), iron-on, adhesive
Border Options Merrowed (overlock) or hot-cut
Thread Colors Unlimited colors at no extra charge
Minimum Order 100 patches
Production Time About 14 business days after proof approval
Shipping Free priority air shipping to the US

Police Patch FAQs

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    Custom police patches are embroidered or printed insignia that identify a law enforcement agency and its officers. The shoulder patch built around the department seal is the most common, alongside unit patches for K-9, SWAT, patrol, and detective divisions, academy patches, and memorial patches for fallen officers. We build every design to your department’s standards.

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    Embroidered patches have the classic raised, stitched look and hold up well on uniforms. Woven patches capture fine detail in a department seal with thinner threads. PVC patches are waterproof molded rubber, which makes them ideal for tactical vests and duty gear that take a beating.

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    Yes. Alongside the standard department shoulder patch, we regularly produce patches for K-9, SWAT, patrol, detective, academy, and honor guard units. Each can carry its own unit insignia and motto while keeping the department seal consistent. Tactical units often choose PVC or velcro-backed patches for duty gear.

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    Sew-on backing is standard for uniform shoulder patches because it’s permanent and low-profile. For tactical vests and duty gear, velcro (hook-and-loop) is preferred so patches can be swapped. Iron-on and adhesive backings are also available, all at no extra charge.

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    Yes. Memorial patches are one of the most meaningful pieces we make. Popular treatments include the thin blue line, a badge number, and an end-of-watch date. Our art team will work with you to create a respectful, lasting design.

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    You can fill out a quote form on any of our product pages or while looking at photos in the gallery! This allows you to choose your favorite design features, leave notes for our designers, and upload any reference images you may have. Alternatively, our team would be happy to help by phone or email using the contact methods below.

    We can also assist you via phone, text, or email.

    Email: info@lapelpinsplus.com
    Phone: +1-800-252-0904
    Text: +1-800-252-0904

  • Answer

    Minimums vary by product:

    • Lapel pins, keychains, medals, lanyards, and patches: 100 units
    • Trading pins (standard and USA Rush): 200 units
    • Challenge coins: 50 units
    • Belt buckles: 25 units

    Larger orders lower your per-unit price. Check out our pricing page to learn more.

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    Production times will vary depending on the type of custom product you order, and the complexity of your design. For the most accurate information, ask your sales representative for an estimated turnaround time. The details listed below should be used as a general rule of thumb for production times and do not include shipping time:

    • Lapel Pins: 7-10 business days
    • Lanyards: 7-10 business days
    • Patches: 14 business days
    • Keychains: 12-14 business days
    • Belt Buckles: 14-18 business days
    • Challenge Coins: 14-18 business days
    • Domestic Rush Pins: 3-5 business days
    • Domestic Rush Challenge Coins: 3-5 business days

  • Answer

    You can place your order over the phone or online through our secure payment portal. Have your Quote Number ready and double-check that the proof assigned to that Quote Number matches the proof you would like to purchase.

    Click here to find your quote and pay online, or follow the “Order This Quote” link sent to your email with your proof.

    To pay by phone, call +1-800-252-0904.

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    We offer discounted pricing based on the number of custom products in your order. The more you order, the less you will pay per unit. Check out our pricing page for more detailed information on pricing for all of our custom products!

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Explore Other Patch Styles

Not sure police patches are the right fit? Compare our other custom patch styles.

75% Embroidered Patches

Classic stitched look with twill showing through.

100% Embroidered Patches

Full thread coverage for a bold, solid design.

Woven Patches

Thin threads that capture fine detail and small text.

PVC Patches

Waterproof molded rubber, built for duty gear.

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