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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
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