News Release from: West Linn Police Dept.
WEST LINN POLICE SPORT A NEW BADGE TO CELEBRATE CITY'S CENTENNIAL
Posted: April 30th, 2013 1:16 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2013-04/1071/63851/badge.jpg (West Linn Police Department Centennial Badge)
As the city of West Linn prepared to kick off its centennial birthday in 2013, the officer's of the West Linn Police department decided they wanted to do something to commemorate it as well. A team of officers led by Officer Blain Mckean began a process to design a badge to mark this historic occasion.
"This is a once in a career opportunity to have a 100 year commemorative badge" said Officer Mckean. After talking with officers he knew they wanted to do something that was unique and unlike many of the centennial badges other agencies in surrounding jurisdictions have developed over the past few years. "We wanted a design that set us apart, celebrated the city, and presented a patriotic spirit."
After preparing the design and gaining the support of the officers it was presented to Chief Timeus who threw his support behind it. The only issue was department budgets made replacing the current badges for one year both impractical and fiscally irresponsible. The officers requested, and were allowed, to purchase the badges on their own so as to not burden the city economically.
"The badge is the most visible and recognizable symbol of a police department. This badge is not only symbolic of the changes ahead with our new police department building, but also a symbol of our team's ongoing commitment to our community." said Chief Terry Timeus.
The new badges, with cascading American Flags and eagle with spread wings, are unique. Each badge marks the centennial and has the officer's Department of Public Safety Standards and Training number on it. Comments from those who have noticed them on officer's uniforms have been very complimentary. Officers are authorized to wear the badge until August of 2014 when they will be retired and replaced with the original badge.
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