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Transit Police Insignia - Uniform Patches
The first known uniform patches were first worn with the creation of the SCRTD Transit Public Safety Department in 1976. Later versions
would also include badge patches for use on the uniform jackets and specialty uniforms. There have been several variations of patches, both
shoulder patches and badge patches between then and now.
The first known uniform patches were first worn with the creation of the SCRTD Transit Public Safety Department in 1976. Later versions
would also include badge patches for use on the uniform jackets and specialty uniforms. There have been several variations of patches, both
shoulder patches and badge patches between then and now.
| Southern California Rapid Transit District Transit Public Safety Approximately 1976-1980 |
The first known uniform patches were adopted with the creation of the Southern California Rapid Transit District's Transit Public Safety
Department in 1976. The gold and brown design was adopted to complement the then tan uniforms the Transit Public Safety Officers and
Security Guards wore.
Department in 1976. The gold and brown design was adopted to complement the then tan uniforms the Transit Public Safety Officers and
Security Guards wore.
| Southern California Rapid Transit District Transit Police Department Approximately 1980-1989 |
In 1980 the Department transitioned to being a transit police department and the uniforms were changed to city police navy blues instead.
With this change came a new patch design. Original Patches were twill patches with the design embroidered. Later versions were
fully-embroidered (approximately 1984 for the 1984 Olympics). Separate patches for Transit Police and Transit Security.
With this change came a new patch design. Original Patches were twill patches with the design embroidered. Later versions were
fully-embroidered (approximately 1984 for the 1984 Olympics). Separate patches for Transit Police and Transit Security.
| Southern California Rapid Transit District Transit Police Department Approximately 1989-1993 |
In 1988, two SCRTD transit police officers were involved in a high profile arrest of a drug dealer in downtown Los Angeles. With monies the
Department received from asset forfeiture, as a reward, Chief Burgess sought a more modern design badge for the transit police officers and
new shoulder patches for the transit police officers and security guards. These newer designs reflect that change.
Department received from asset forfeiture, as a reward, Chief Burgess sought a more modern design badge for the transit police officers and
new shoulder patches for the transit police officers and security guards. These newer designs reflect that change.
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Transit Police Department Approximately 1993-1997 |
With the merger of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) and the Southern California Rapid Transit District (SCRTD)
in 1993, brought about the return of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). The Department changed
badges and patches at that time to reflect this change.
in 1993, brought about the return of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). The Department changed
badges and patches at that time to reflect this change.
| Southern California Rapid Transit District Transit Police Department/ Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Transit Police Department Approximately 1981-1997 |
1992 Riot Ribbon (enamel), Shooting Medals (Marksman, Sharpshooter, Expert, Distinguished Expert) and Range Instructor Badge. MTA
Transit Police Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon and 1992 Riot Ribbon (cloth) Below.
Transit Police Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon and 1992 Riot Ribbon (cloth) Below.
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