NYPD Detective Shield
PUBLISHED
CURRENT
Military
Police
Record Information
Country
United States
Code: US
Organization
New York City Police Department
POLICE
Period
Modern Era
1991 - Present
Insignia Type
Service Badge
Record Details
Created
6/2/2026
Last Updated
6/2/2026
Record ID
cmpwii9c...
Summary
Seven-point star shield carried by detectives in the New York City Police Department
Detailed Description
NYPD detectives carry a seven-point star shield with the detective designation...
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How to Cite This Record
International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia. "NYPD Detective Shield". Retrieved from https://insignia-encyclopedia.org/encyclopedia/nypd-detective-badge
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