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SPD Patches

 

 

First Issue, 1950’s

Worn from 1960’s to 1998. Originally worn on right sleeve later moved to left sleeve.

 

Prospect Hill Tower patch,1960’s phased out in early 1990’s. Worn on Left sleeve opposite dept. patch.

Honor Guard Rocker, Late 1980’s to Late 1990’s.

Current Honor Guard Patch

Tactical Patrol Force Rocker, worn from 1960’s to late 1980’s.

 

Current Department Patch, Issued in 1998.

Subdued Department Patch, worn on BDU’s.

Subdued Badge Patch, worn on BDU’s.

 

Worn by officers who are motorcycle qualified

 

Traffic Unit Patch, Authorized in 2007, worn on left sleeve under Dept. patch.

Original Traffic Patch design, given to members of unit as a novelty patch in 2007.

 

Worn by Officers assigned to Nemlec RRT.

RRT/SWAT Badge Patch
 

Worn by officers assigned to NEMLEC SWAT

 

Somerville Housing Police Est. 1987

Somerville Housing Police Current Issue patch

CSO Patch from 1970's Pre-Housing Police

 

First Issue SPD Auxiliary Patch

Current Issue SPD Auxiliary patch

 

 

SPD Badges

 

“Stop Sign” style badge, late 1800's.

“Radiator” style badge, early 1900’s

Mid 1900’s, “Waltham” style badge. Old City seal depicting a Patriot on Prospect Hill.

 

1960’s Era badge with old seal.

1960’s Era “Flat Top” badge with Blue border around old city seal.

 

1970’s Era “Flat Top” badge with city seal depicting the “Old Powder House”.

Badge worn until 2007

Badge worn until 2007, with

“Patrolman” Rocker.
 

(The above photos from the Tom McLain Collection)

Old SPD Motorcycle Drill Team

Badge late 70's.

Old Motorcycle Helmet Badge

 

Detective Badge late 90's.

 

Old detective Bureau Badge

 

 

 

Original designs for the new badges, Gold for Superior Officers and Silver for Police Officers.   New badge issued in 2007,with Prospect Hill Tower in background. U.S. Flag on Left

 

 

 

 


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