Policy
Uniformed MPD employees shall wear an authorized breast badge on the outermost garment, and it shall be clearly visible, shined and in good repair. Uniformed officers shall also wear an authorized hat badge on uniform hats that is clearly visible, shined and in good repair. Breast badges may be of either the post or pin type.
MPD will provide one breast badge to officers upon hire and promotion.Sworn MPD employees are authorized to possess a maximum of three breast badges and one flat badge per rank. This number includes the badge issued by the MPD. Authorization from a Bureau Head is required to obtain any additional badges beyond the authorized four badges. Upon retirement, if a plaque if desired, the sworn employee must provide a badge for that purpose.
Lost or stolen badges shall be documented in a CAPRS report. The application for badge replacement, with a copy of the CAPRS report attached, shall be submitted to MPD Administration. Lost or stolen badges are replaced at cost to the employee. MPD Administration maintains a database for tracking the number of badges issued per employee.
Badges in need of repair can be sent out for repair through MPD Administration. Officers are responsible for repair costs.