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Virginia police patches
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Posted about 6 years ago Check out my collection and tradelist at http://www.vapolicepatches.com Let me know if you want to trade. Chris Cosgriff
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| Posted about 6 years ago I have a question about badges and patches. An officer told me he thinks there is a law - possibly just in Michigan - that prohibits civilians from possessing or collecting patches. He's not sure if that is a law or not - but wondering if anyone else heard this. |
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| Posted about 6 years ago Illinois just came up with a super strict law that prohibits EVERYONE - even active officers - from possessing current style badges from any agency other their own. A few bad apples can ruin a hobby for everyone. Chris Cosgriff
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| Posted about 6 years ago The laws do vary from state to state...In Florida, it's the intent that makes the possession a crime. It's a subjective word that leaves many questions. |
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| Posted about 6 years ago The laws defining badge collecting are found below, and I would assume that patches are the same. It is really a fun hobby and a great way to meet other officers. IT IS ILLEGAL TO POSSESS A FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BADGE IN THE USA REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING. THE ONLY LEGAL POSSESSION OF A FEDERAL BADGE IS BY THE MEMBER OF THE SPECIFIC SERVICE TO WHOM THE BADGE WAS ISSUED. THERE ARE NO EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE LAW FOR FEDERAL BADGES.
(1) as a memento, or in a collection or exhibit;
"WE WILL NEVER FORGET"
"A Man Has Never Stood Taller Than When He Is On His Knees"
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| Posted about 6 years ago Anyone interested in trading? Send me a message through PoliceLink. Chris Cosgriff
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| Posted about 6 years ago Any Illinois officers want to give away their "illegal" patches?? Just Kidding!!! Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent. . |
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| Posted about 6 years ago Thats why I'm staying on the Iowa site of the river so I dont get effected by the stupid law in IL lol joke |
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| Posted almost 7 years ago I was referring only to Florida state law, not Federal. I don't think I have any Illinois patches. Maybe I should check and flush them down the toilet before the search warrant is executed! |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Illinois patches are OK but badges are not according to law in IL you can only have your own dept's badge I spoke with a lot officer in the metro area here and found only 2 guys who said they would enforce the law most of them didnt know it was a law in IL on badges. So what I did most of the IL badges I have I called up the PD and had them write a letter stating that I'm allowed to have them just in case. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Chris, Awesome webpage! Message inbound. |
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| Posted almost 6 years ago Wow, I learned something new today. I always thought it was against the law to have any type of police badge; unless it is issued to you... As far as patches can we have any of them if we are not a LEO? “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”
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