BADGES
Believed to be the first pretrial badge design used by the pretrial “demonstration districts” from 1974. This badge belonged to the Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Northern District of California. Notice the AO seal designed by the Institute of Heraldry and the low 0005 number.
Unmarked badge, believed to be the first badge from 1974 when the Eastern District of Michigan was chosen as one of the first 10 pretrial "demonstration districts." Appears to be a custom die and design. Notice the AO seal. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer.
Unmarked badge, believed to be the first pretrial badge from 1974. Appears to be a custom die and design. Notice the AO seal. Donation courtesy of Personnel Technician, District of Puerto Rico.
Unmarked Chief badge. Notice the word "Agency" in the title. Eastern District of Michigan Pretrial Services was one of the first 10 demonstration districts formed in 1974. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer.
Unmarked badge. Although thick, of low quality. The words are not machined into the metal but are decals on a stock badge. Notice the word "Agency," in the title. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Eastern District of Michigan.
At the time of donation this was the current badge used in pretrial services, Eastern District of Michigan. A Smith & Warren S155. Image donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Eastern District of Michigan.
Transition S155 badge marked "Everson Ross, Smith & Warren, USA." Notice the word "Agency," in the title. The Eastern District of Michigan was one of the first 10 demonstration districts formed in 1974. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Eastern District of Michigan.
Symbol Arts of Ogden, Utah badge, District of Utah. Designed and first used before 2000.
Issued to this retired officer and Museum curator.
Blackinton Supervisor B2188 badge designed in 2006 by then Chief U.S. Probation Officer District of Idaho while a SUSPO in the Western District of Washington. The badge was a prototype and was never adopted by the district. Image donated by the Chief.
Chief's badge donated by Chief U.S. probation Officer Eastern District of Missouri Eastern (retired 2018). This Blackinton BU1846 badge was ordered in May 2000 and presented on June 5, 2000.
U.S. Courts AO/PPSO Blackinton badge produced in 2011. Assigned to staff person while at the AO/PPSO. Badge courtesy of Chief, Officer Standards Branch, AO (retired).
Symbol Arts badge, Northern District of Illinois. Used from 2004 to approximately 2007. Image courtesy U.S. Probation Officer.
Badge image courtesy of Deputy Chief U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Southern District of Iowa. Believed to be a Smith & Warren S 155.
Badge image courtesy of Senior U.S. Probation Officer Eastern District of California Eastern, (retired). While serving in the Eastern District of California after decentralization, the district purchased their own badges from Smith and Warren. They started at 001, and image donating Officer was the seventh employee hired, consequently being issued the 007 badge. The badge is now retired and in his possession.
75-year commemorative badge, the first U.S. Probation commemorative badge.
75-year commemorative badge, celebrating the years since the U.S. probation system moved from the Department of Justice to the U.S. Courts. Die struck .102" solid brass finished in three metals: antique gold, polished gold, and rhodium. Marked Collinson, 3" tall and made in the USA. Idea conceived and designed created by U.S. Probation Officer Mathew Erickson Western District of Michigan (retired 2021). First badges delivered September 2014.
Badge set, including pin and coin, in presentation box.
Chief's badge donated by Chief U.S. probation Officer Eastern District of Missouri Eastern (retired 2018). This Blackinton BU1846 badge was ordered in May 2000 and presented on June 5, 2000.
Original 2014 badge. Artwork donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer Middle District of Alabama. Badge produced by Smith & Warren.
Original 2014 badge. Photo donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer Middle District of Alabama. Badge produced by Smith & Warren.
U.S. Deputy Juvenile Officer badge. Mystery! Email me with information! Very much like our current badge. In private collection.
Probation and Parole Department, Eastern District of New York. Mini badge in leather credential case marked United Insignia.
Close up of 1 5/8" mini badge of the Probation and Parole Department, Eastern District of New York.
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Assistant badge. Very rare title position. Looks like a two-tone badge, but it is simply worn.
District specific from the Northern District of California.
Badge donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist Eastern District of New York, 2012. Produced by United Insignia, Co. Badge used in the 1980s by several federal agencies in the New York area as a secondary form of identification. It was felt that a recognizable "New York-style" badge would assist officer safety during a critical incident. This badge was issued in 1989.
1 3/8" courtesy badge. Image donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist Eastern District of New York. Not marked, but believed to have been produced by United Insignia Co.
Irvin H. Hahn Pretrial Badge. Unknown dates of use and/or districts.
Symbol Arts badge, Northern District of Texas pretrial. District consolidated in 2006. Museum purchase 2015.
Rare title. No information known.
Large Blackinton B3320 2 7/16" x 3 3/16" badge. Marked 24KT, V.H.B. KK©, HGE 2008. KK (KaratClad), which is a heavy gold electroplate (HGE), described as the ultimate in fine gold plate. Their most expensive finish, this process applies a uniformly thick coating of tarnish-proof, high karat gold, purer and more durable than gold plate. Image donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Eastern District of Michigan Eastern.
Sample U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge by Blackinton. Delivered on April 20, 2009, at the request of the Office of then names Probation and Pretrial Services (OPPS), AO. The center seal is a cutout of the Great Seal, and lettering is hard enamel, which completely fills the letter cavity and is stoned flush to the surface of the panel. Marked "Sample" on the back, and 000 in the front number panel. This badge was not chosen as a final design candidate. (Note: This design has been used by the Southern District of Alabama and the District of South Carolina). Donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired).
Sample U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge by Blackinton. produced by Blackinton and delivered on April 20, 2009, at the request of then named OPPS, AO. In this example, the center seal is a disk of the Great Seal, and the lettering is standard enamel, which does not completely fill the letter cavity. Marked "Sample" on the back, and 000 in the front number panel. This badge was not chosen as a final design candidate. Donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired).
Sample U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge by Blackinton. by Blackinton, and delivered on June 16, 2009, at the request of then named OPPS, AO. The center seal is a disk of the Great Seal, with no color. The lettering is hard enamel, which completely fills the letter cavity and is stoned flush to the surface of the panel. Marked "Sample" on the back, and 000 in the front number panel. This badge was chosen as the final design candidate and approved. Still sealed in the original bag. Donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired).
Pretrial badge. Image donated by U.S. Pretrial Services Officer District of New Jersey. Badge marked Buchlein and Sons, Newark, New Jersey, which ceased business in 2003. As with all District of New Jersey badges they use the Executive Branch “Presidential Eagle,” not the traditional Judicial Branch “Great Seal Eagle.” See also New Jersey probation badge above.
Museum purchase. Unknown manufacturer. Slightly wider than the standard badge. Unusual due to the blue enamel in the lettering and the blue stars, which are usually dots.
Current gold badge supported by the AO and used in many districts. Issued to this retired officer and Museum curator. Hollow back version. Manufactured by Smith & Warren.
Symbol Arts badge, Chief, Northern District of Texas Pretrial. The district consolidated in 2006. The last pretrial chief was Ediberto (E.B.) Reyna, who retired in 2005. The badge is marked with a manufacture date of 06-2002 and made in Philippines. Museum purchase.
Current gold badge supported by PPSO and used in many districts. Manufactured and hallmarked Smith & Warren, with a solid filled back. Badge donated by Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Northern District of Mississippi (retired).
Appears to be a two-color gold and silver badge but is simple wear. No hallmark. Badge donated by Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Northern District of Mississippi (retired).