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Law enforcement medals and badges first appeared in the late 19th century, as used by some of the (then) largest police departments in the country, such as the New York City Police Department and Chicago Police Department. Early law enforcement awards were often pins and badges awarded on a case-by-case basis.
This badge remains the most recognized and copied American police badge. Made famous by Sergeant Joe Friday's badge appearing on screen before and after episodes of Dragnet. The television show Adam-12 also displayed images of the LAPD badges worn by fictional Officers Reed and Malloy.
Local historians now know where Akron police officers bought their uniforms in the late 1800s. Tom Dye owns a constable’s badge from Kenmore when it was a separate community from Akron.
As a general rule, the badges issued by county sheriff's offices take the form of a five, six, or seven-pointed star, while municipal police have shield-like designs. Following the death of a police officer, other officers will typically cover their badges with a black mourning band.
Once reserved to any NYPD officer who was in active service during, or worked details related to the follow up on, the September 11 attacks, it has been updated to allow any NYPD Police Officer, at their discretion, to wear the bar in honor and remembrance. It is affixed just below the American Flag Breast Bar and above any other medal.