PATCHES

Example needed for Museum. A former Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer (District of Nevada) stated: another staff person initiated the patch in the late 1970s or early 1980s. Several were made and used on hats when they played softball tournaments with the California districts. Information courtesy of current Chief U.S. Probation Officer.

3" patch designed by retired Chief U.S. Probation Officer District of Utah. Silk screened, not embroidered. Designed to be sewn on baseball trucker type hats. Few were produced. History courtesy of now retired Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer.

2 1/4" patch. Used on baseball type trucker caps in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Manufactured by Commercial Emblem Company.

3" patch. Designed by Senior U.S. Probation Officer and U.S. Probation Officer Eastern District of New York. Produced in 1990 by an unknown manufacturer. Believed to be the first EDNY patch. Only 100 patches were produced.

Patch designed by U.S. Probation Officer Eastern District of New York . Produced in 1992 by an unknown manufacturer. The five large white stars reflect the five counties that EDNY encompasses: Queens, Kings (Brooklyn), Staten Island, Nassau, and Suffolk. The smaller blue stars represent the number of officers that EDNY had at the time.

Patch designed by three U.S. Probation Officers Eastern District of New York. The style/shape of the patch was reflective of the patches that the NYPD uses for several of their specialized units (ESU, Scuba, etc). Produced in the 1990s by an unknown manufacturer.

Patch designed by U.S. Probation Officer, Eastern District of New York. Produced in the 1990’s by an unknown manufacturer. The district had two softball teams. One played in Brooklyn and the other on Long Island. The Long Island team played in a league of civil servants from Nassau County (court officers, sheriff's office, child protective services, Nassau City probation etc.).

Badge patch designed by U.S. Probation Officer, Eastern District of New York. Based on the badge still in use in the district. Colors were modified to make the patch more legible. Produced in the 1990s by an unknown manufacturer.

4" patch. Believed to have been made in 1992 after the Northern District of Georgia completed search team training at FLETC Glynco, Brunswick, GA. Purchased at Sally’s Cop Shop, just off campus of FLETC Glynco.

3" (smaller than prior patch) search patch. Believed to have been made in 1992 after completing search team training at FLETC Glynco. Courtesy of Chief U.S. Probation Officer Northern District of Georgia.

Larger 3 1/2" patch. Manufactured by Commercial Emblem Company.

3 1/4" hand sewn semi-bullion patch. Produced by Commercial Emblem. Less beading and more stitching than the bullion patch shown above. Presented to a USPO for his service to the Eastern District of Virginia, 1991-1996, upon his transfer to the District of Maryland. Image courtesy of now the USPO who retired as a Probation Administrator, Probation and Pretrial Services Office (PPSO).

3 1/2" patch of the U.S. Great Seal, superimposed on the flag of the state of Arizona. Designed by a now retired U.S. Probation Officer in 1994. Personal purchase, with less than 300 original made. Additional 50 made by the Chief for a district-wide meeting. Pre-internet design was sketched and mailed to Advantage Emblem Inc., Duluth, MN, which was started in 1994.

Fake replica of District of Arizona patch. Notice the color variation.

3 1/2" patch. Federal Probation and Pretrial Officers Association (FPPOA). Produced in 1996 by a unknown manufacturer. Donation courtesy of retired U.S. Probation Officer District of Arizona. History courtesy, retired USPO, Southern District of Ohio.

4" patch. Designed in 1999 by Mental Health Treatment Specialist, Southern District of New York. The patch shows a partial skyline of New York, including the Twin Towers.

3 1/2" patch. Unknown date or manufacturer. Designed by now retired Intensive Supervision Specialist District of Montana. The patch uses the Arizona state flag in the background. The USPO was not aware of this was the state flag but liked the design. The officer has the distinction of designing three patches, tied with a retired U.S. Probation Officer Southern District of Ohio.

4" patch. Unknown date or manufacturer.

2 1/2" patch. Unknown date. Second generation patch manufactured by Commercial Emblem Company.

3" patch. unknown date. Second generation patch manufactured by Commercial Emblem Company.

3 1/2" patch of unknown age. Patch was part of a collection in Australia. Interesting construction. Not so old to have a "cheesecloth" backing, but it also does not have a modern heat sealed plastic backing.

4 ½" patch. Inspired by an outline from retired Probation Administrator, PPSO, in a firearms instructor newsletter in the late 1990s. In 1999, Chief U.S. Probation Officer, District of Idaho, while a SUSPO in the Western District of Washington, worked with J.R. Printing, Seattle, WA, (now defunct) on the design that was limited to a run of 50 laser cut iron-on patches.

3 X 3 ½" patch by U.S. Probation Officer, District of Montana from 2000. The patch signifies the rich Irish heritage in the western part of the state. The "M" and the hill in the foreground represent Mt. Jumbo in Missoula and the University of Montana in Missoula. The mountain in the background represents the Rattlesnake mountains. The "river" represents the Clark Fork, which runs through Missoula. The year 1925 was placed on the patch to represent the year of the Federal Probation Act.

RARE 3 1/8" square patch. Donation courtesy of Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, District of Hawaii. This patch was taken from a bag presented to staff in 2003. Patch produced by Kenjo Inc., Honolulu, HI.

3 5/8” X 4” felt patch. Courtesy of now retired Intensive Supervision Specialist, District of Montana.

District of New Jersey 4” patch with the “Presidential” eagle as is their tradition.

3 ½" patch. Courtesy of now retired Intensive Supervision Specialist District of Montana. Patch designed by his wife, a graphic designer, in 2006.

4" patch. Courtesy of U.S. Probation Officer District of New Mexico. The eagle is holding a yucca plant in its right talon, which is the state flower. In the left talon is a New Mexico Whiptail lizard, the state reptile.

4" patch. Courtesy of Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Northern District of West Virginia. One of 100 were produced in 2007 by The Moritz Embroidery Works, Inc. Designed by Intensive Supervision Specialist.

3 1/2" patch. Courtesy of U.S. Probation Officer District of Colorado.

3 1/4" hand sewn bullion patch produced by Commercial Emblem.

Patch image provided in 2004 by manufacturer, A-B EMBLEM. This curator was looking for a vendor to produce a patch while in the District of Utah. Notice the black background versus the blue background on the patch donated by U.S. Pretrial Chief, Southern District of California. The black patch was most likely never produced any further than a sample.

Rare patch courtesy Pretrial Chief, Southern District of California. She designed the patch in 2002, and was inspired by the USMS who added palm trees to their logo to reflect a "San Diego" touch. The patches were used on district polo shirts. Patch names main office of San Diego. At the time, the El Centro Office was mainly staffed by officers from San Diego, therefore, it was not cost effective to modify the patch. Manufactured by A-B EMBLEM.

3 ½" X 4 ½" patch designed by this curator and another U.S. Probation Officer, District of Utah. In the foreground is Delicate Arch, located in Arches National Park, which represents the southern part of the district. The Wasatch Mountain Range in the background, represents the northern part of the district. Produced by Stadri Emblems, 2004.

3 1/2" patch Federal Probation and Pretrial Officers Association (FPPOA). Produced in 2005, and distributed as a membership item.

3" patch designed and donated by a SUSPO, Southern District of Ohio, 2007. Patch produced by Ideal Embroidered Patch, Inc.

9 1/2" x 5 3/4" OFFICER placard used in search team founded in 2007. Manufactured by Sally's Cop Shop, just off campus of FLETC Glenco. Donation courtesy U.S. Probation Office Middle District of Pennsylvania.

3 1/2" patch produced by ISI Services Corp, 2011. Courtesy U.S. Probation Officer, Southern District of Georgia.

Huge 4 1/2" pretrial patch from the Southern District of New York.

4" patch, created by SUSPO (ret.) in 2008/2009. Courtesy of a current Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, District of Hawaii. Produced by ISI Services Corp.

3 1/2" patch, created by SUSPO (ret.) in 2008/2009. Courtesy of a current Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, District of Hawaii. Produced by ISI Services Corp.

4" patch, produced by ISI Services Corp. Courtesy former U.S. Probation Officer, Western District of Michigan.

3 1/2" patch, produced by ISI Services Corp. Courtesy former U.S. Probation Officer, Western District of Michigan.

3 1/2" patch, courtesy U.S. Probation Officer, District of Colorado. Unknown, date or manufacturer.

3" patch, courtesy Chief Pretrial Services Officer, Central District of California.

3 1/2" patch, Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Northern District of West Virginia.

3 1/2" patch, courtesy Matt Cowell of Richard Cowell Tactical.

13" x 6" AGENT placard in navy blue, courtesy Matt Cowell of Richard Cowell Tactical.

13" x 6" OFFICER placard in navy blue, courtesy Matt Cowell of Richard Cowell Tactical.

5" x 2" patch in navy blue, courtesy Matt Cowell of Richard Cowell Tactical.

4" patch, unknown, date or manufacturer.

4" patch, unknown, date or manufacturer. Courtesy, Chief Probation Officer, District of Nevada.

4" patch. Donation courtesy Chief Probation Officer. Donation coordinated by Personnel Technician, District of Puerto Rico.

4" patch commemorating off duty death of U.S. Probation Officer Brian Simon, District of Nevada, on May 28, 2010.

Patch donated by U.S. Probation Officer, Western District of Washington. Velcro backed patch used as identification on jackets. Designed by retired a SUSPO and produced in approximately 2010 by Boer’s Store.

4" X 4 ½" patch designed by U.S. Probation Officer Mathew Erickson (Ret.), Western District of Michigan. In the background is the Mackinac Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the non-contiguous Upper and Lower peninsulas of the state. It was opened in 1957. Produced by Stadri Emblems, 2011.

4 ½" patch designed by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist, Southern District of New York. Produced by ISI Services Corp, 2011. Design shows the missing twin towers as "ghosted" in white.

Produced by ISI Services Corp, 2012.

3 ½" patch designed by two Senior U.S. Probation Officers. Produced by Galls, 2011.

4 1/2" patch created sometime between 2012 and 2015 and designed by a now retired SUSPO. The writing on the patch, next to the islands which make up the district: “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Āina i ka Pono,” is the motto of Hawaii. Translated to mean: “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.” Produced by ISI Services Corp.

3 1/2" patch composed of the U.S. Great Seal superimposed upon the flag of the state of Alabama, a crimson cross on a field of white. Designed by Deputy Chief Probation Officer II, and a USPO, August of 2012. Artwork produced by Marketing Services, Inc., patch produced by Todd and Sons, both of Dothan, Alabama. Donated by DCPO II.

Designed by former, Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist, Southern District of Georgia. He moved to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in 2013. Patch was a fund raiser for the Law Enforcement United bicycle ride, 2013. Produced by ISI Services Corp, 2013.

4" patch designed and donated by U.S. Supervisory Probation Officer, Southern District of Ohio, 2013. Patch presents the Great Seal superimposed over the Ohio state flag which is in the shape of the state of Ohio. Produced by ISI Services Corp.

3" patch courtesy Chief Probation Officer, Western District of New York.

4" patch produced by ISI Services Corp. Donation approved by Chief Probation Officer, District of Connecticut.

4" patch produced by ISI Services Corp. in 2013. This example contains a spelling error in that "IT," should be 'TI." Very rare, although highly collected, error patches are usually destroyed.

4 1/2" patch designed by U.S. Probation Officer, Eastern District of Michigan, 2013. Produced in October, 2013, by ISI Services Corp.

3 ½" patch. Unknown date or manufacturer. Purchased through Taobao Marketplace, a Chinese language web site, similar to eBay and Amazon.

4 1/4" x 3 3/4" patch produced by ISI Services Corp. Donation by Chief Probation Officer, Northern District of Indiana. Designed by a U.S. Probation Officer, 2014. Patch shows the three offices of the district, as well as the state motto and state flag. Run of 100 patches produced.

As seen. Donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer

4 1/2" patch, donated by SUSPO Western District of Pennsylvania. Patch features Pittsburgh skyline and one of their famous three rivers. Designed by another USPO and produced by ISI Services Corp. in 2015.

3" subdued SRT patch, donated by USPO Western District of Pennsylvania. Patch features Pittsburgh skyline and one of their famous three rivers. Designed by another USPO and produced by ISI Services Corp. in 2015.

Patch donated by Deputy Chief Probation Officer II, District of Alaska.

4" patch exactly the same as "state of Alaska" patch on the right. Obtained from Alaskan police officer who traded for it in the 1980’s or 1990’s. Investigation ongoing.

4" patch is believed to have been produced by Blumenthal Uniforms, Seattle, Washington. This example is not marked, however another known example is marked Squad Room Emblems, Port Angeles, Washington. This patch is unknown to the District of Alaska. Can you see an error? Should say "district" not "state". Believed to be old and was scheduled to be destroyed.

10x4 OFFICER placard in black, Produced by ISI Services Corp. Believed to be used by the Western District of Pennsylvania SRT team.

5x2 OFFICER placard in black, Produced by ISI Services Corp. Believed to be used by the Western District of Pennsylvania SRT team.

4 1/2" Chief's Patch, designed by District of Hawaii SUSPO, at the request of the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, who retired in 2016. 101 patches were produced for the district and one was given to each staff member. Donation courtesy of designing SUSPO. Produced by ISI Services Corp.

Photo only, patch not yet in Museum. Designed by U.S. Probation Officer and Location Monitoring Specialist, Eastern District of North Carolina Eastern. Ordered from Goldcoast Marketing Group. Sunrise, FL, August 2017. Only 26 patches were made, at a cost of $8.25 each, as an officer funded order for the search team.

A PVC patch uses soft flexible rubber injected into a die. Often good to show fine detail stitching cannot capture.

2" x 3" patch designed and donated by Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer (Ret.), Southern District of Ohio, 2017. The first firearms team patch was produced by Signature Patches, Orlando, Florida.

4" patch designed and donated by Chief Probation Officer, District of Nevada. Three hundred patches were manufactured by Symbol Arts, in 2017.

Very large 4.5" square patch designed by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist using elements of the Old Man of the Mountain on Cannon Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. One hundred patches were produced by Stadri Emblems in 2017. No plastic backing. Donated by Special Offender Specialist, District of New Hampshire.

3.5” patch designed by Probation Officer Specialist using elements from the New England Patriots. One hundred patches wereproduced by Stadri Emblems in 2017. No plastic backing. Donated by Special Offender Specialist, District of New Hampshire.

4" patch designed by Chief Pretrial Services Officer, Eastern District of Michigan Eastern, and this curator. Two hundred PVC patches manufactured by Symbol Arts, 2018. EDMI highlighted in red. The 32 gold stars represents each county served in the district.

4 1/2" x 3 3/4" patch is 70% embroidered, with a heat cut border and no plastic backing. Donated Chief Pretrial Services Officer and designed by Pretrial Officer in 2018. Manufactured by Quality Lapel Pins, Inc. (the parent company of Quality Embroidered Patches). The Chief initially ordered 100 and gave one to each staff member.

Variation of 4 1/2" x 3 3/4" patch is 70% embroidered, with merrowed border and Velcro backing.

Artwork for patch to the right.

3 1/2" SRT patch, donated by Western District of Michigan SUSPO after attending training in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Produced by ISI Services Corp. in 2018.

3 1/2" woven patch designed by Chief U.S. Probation Officer; the DCUSPO; SUSPO; two USPO’s in 2018. Approximately 1,000 patches were manufactured by The/Studio, Los Angles, CA. Symbolized in the design are a Latte Stone - Ancient Chamorro House Foundation dug out of limestone; Proa-Outrigger Canoe with a triangular sail used by the Ancient Chamorros; Bouganvillea-Puti Tai Nobio, the National flower of Guam; Plumeria- a Scented Flower used in MwarMwar prevalent in the Northern Mariana Islands, which are culturally significant in the Carolinian Culture.

First custom patches made for MD/NC, September 2018. 4.5" patch designed and donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist, Middle District of North Carolina. Patch includes the colors of the NC flag, along with the gold scrolls from the state flag indicating the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (May 20, 1775) and of the Halifax Resolves (April 12, 1776). The middle district is colored by a traditional "Carolina Blue" and highlights the location of our five district offices. Approximately 500 produced, self-funded by officers.

3.5" Search and Enforcement Team (SET) patch used by search team on their carriers during searches. Federal eagle is imposed over outline of North Carolina. Design elements were inspired by the black Georgia SET patch from the early 90's and the MD/NC USMS Joint Task Force patch. Three hundred patches were produced in September 2018. Designed and donated by U.S.. Probation Officer Specialist, Middle district of North Carolina.

4 1/8" X 3 3/8" patch designed by Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, Southern District of Mississippi. The five stars represent the 5th Circuit. ISI Services Corp. produced 255 patches in 2018.

3 1/2" patch was created in July/Aug 2018 by Symbol Arts, with 100 made. A SUSPO had the concept for the patch and the creative artwork done by the brother of a search team member. Symbolized are the scales of justice made using SST for “Search and Seizure Team.” The four six-pointed stars under the scale represent the City of Chicago’s Flag. The left side of the scale is a magnifying glass representing searching and understanding. The right side of the scale shows arrows symbolizing protection, force and defense. Donation coordinated by Deputy Chief Probation Officer II, Northern District of Illinois, and patch donated by SUSPO who developed the concept.

4" patch designed by members of the Search and Surveillance Team. Gargoyles were commonly used in medieval times to ward off evil. One hundred patches made by Monterey Company, Inc. 2019. Donated by then, Deputy Chief Probation Officer II, now Chief, Middle district of Pennsylvania.

113 Velcro backed patch were produced in November 2019 by Symbol Arts. Measures 3 3/4" X 3 3/4." Designed by a then search team member and this curator, Western District of Michigan. Inspiration for the patch came to USPO search team member in a dream. The State of Michigan is covered by the Thin Blue Line flag, and the search vest represents the search teams efforts to protect citizens of the district and hold persons under supervision to their Court ordered conditions.

This variant has the words Federal Officer on the vest.

5 1/4" patch at the widest point. Designed by two USPO’s, one of the officers uncles, and with the help of many others in the office. The eagle is holding a wand and the top hat has a Thin Blue Line ribbon. Billings was nicknamed the Magic City because of its rapid growth from a tent town on the banks of the Yellowstone River in March 1882, to the largest distribution center in the state. ISI Services Corp. produced 101 patches, half with Velcro backing, in September 2020.

U.S. Probation cancer awareness patch. The 4 1/2" patch, base color of silver, represents all cancers. Pink is used for breast cancer, and green represents lymphoma. The writing on the patch, next to the islands which make up the district: “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Āina i ka Pono,” is the motto of Hawaii. Translated to mean: “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.” Designed by SUSPO District of Hawaii. 600 patches were produced in January 2020, but the first patches were distributed in October 2020 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is also the only known patch with the year of production. Donation courtesy SUSPO and produced by ISI Services Corp.

This 4" U.S. Probation Officer patch is a memorial to USPO Kelli Morgan who died unexpectedly March 18, at age 46. She began her career as a POA in Las Vegas, December 2007. She was promoted to USPO in 2010 and worked in the presentence and supervision units. Kelli served the Court and communities of Nevada with professionalism and distinction. She was known for her humor, big smile, and willingness to help her colleagues. The patches were created and coordinated by officers in Nevada with donations from officers, attorneys, and judges.

3 5/8" X 2 1/4" patch, Eastern District of New York Pretrial. Donation courtesy USPO previously of EDNY, now in the District of Connecticut. Stadri Emblems, produced 50 patches in 2019. Fabric back, no heat-sealed plastic backing.

Middle District of Nort Carolina (MDNC), district patch, designed by two officers and donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist. At the time of manufacture the district planned to relocate a field office to Southern Pines, N.C. The office was instead moved to Pinehurst, N.C. making Southern Pines a ghost location.

Middle District of Nort Carolina (MDNC), Search and Enforcement team patch, designed by two officers and donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist. John Luke Osteen became the first USPO in the MDNC in 1933. The year is reflected in the number panel. The Latin team motto is “Velas Et Revelabimus,” or “You conceal/hide it, we reveal/find it.” Unlike all their other patches this patch has no reference to the State of North Carolina.

Pretrial Service 3 1/4" hand sewn semi-bullion patch produced by Commercial Emblem, a woman owed business now defunct. Less beading, and more stitching than a full bullion patch. The only other one of these I have seen was presented to an officer for his service to the Eastern District of Virginia, 1991 to 1996, upon his transfer to the District of Maryland. Museum purchase 2023.

Project safe prisons patch from the Northern District of West Virginia. Measures 4 ½” tall by 4” wide. Very rare as USPO is almost never included in task force patches. Museum purchase 2023 from a BOP collector.

U.S. Pretrial Services Middle District of Florida 4” round PVC Velcro backed patch. The counties served by the district are highlighted. Created/designed and donated by Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer in 2021. The patch was inspired by the design of ED/MI pretrial. Officer funded and 100 were produced by Symbol Arts. Donation courtesy designing SPTSO, 2023.

U.S. Pretrial Services Middle District of Florida 3½” badge patch. Patch looks like metal but is a flexible material. Created/designed by Supervisory Pretrial Services Officer in 2023. Officer funded and 50 were produced by Tri Star Custom Coins, Tennessee. The patch was an existing design in their inventory, but they added the PTS officer. Donation courtesy SPTSO, 2023.

U.S. Probation Middle District of Florida 3½” patch. This embroidered patch was manufactured by GS-JJ in 2022. Four hundred were made with iron-on backing and 50 with Velcro backing. Patches were attached to “swag bags” at 2023 District Conference. Donation courtesy of designer USPO.

U.S. Probation Middle District of Florida 3½” patch. One hundred of the embroidered patches were manufactured by GS-JJ in 2022 and made available to the district in January 2023. Donation courtesy of designer USPO.

Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC), Search and Enforcement team patch. Subdued green and black 3 ½” patch. Believed to have been made in 2022 or 2023. Obtained by the Museum in 2024.

EDNC, Search and Enforcement team patch. Pink version of the Search Team patch. Only 4 were made for breast cancer awareness. Believed to have been made in 2022 or 2023. Obtained by the Museum in 2024.

EDNC, Search and Enforcement team patch. American flag version of the Search Team patch. Only 8 were made. Believed to have been made in 2022 or 2023. Obtained by the Museum in 2024.

EDNC, Search and Enforcement team patch. VERY UNUSUAL 3 ¼”x 4” rectangular shape. Believed to have been made in 2022 or 2023. Obtained by the Museum in 2024.

Northern District of Indiana patch. ISI SERVICES CORP. produced the 2 ¾” patch in 2023. Pending further information.

Eastern District of New York patch designed by a USPO with input from the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, the executive team, and officers. Probation began in EDNY in 1930. The lighthouse and Brooklyn Bridge symbolize the seafaring history of Long Island. The probation shield (patch at the top of the page) recognizes the law enforcement mission of the district. ISI Services Corp. produced 101 of the 4” patches in 2023. The orange, white and blue coloring, is the color of the sea and sunset, the colors of the Islands sports teams, and the colors of New York’s state flag. Donation courtesy of the Chief.

Eastern District of New York patch designed by a USPO with input from the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, the executive team, and officers. Probation began in EDNY in 1930. The lighthouse and Brooklyn Bridge symbolize the seafaring history of Long Island. The probation shield (patch at the top of the page) recognizes the law enforcement mission of the district. ISI Services Corp. produced 101 of the 4” patches in 2023. The red, white and blue coloring symbolizes American patriotism. Donation courtesy of the Chief.

Eastern District of Maryland woven 3” patch. Manufactured by Maryland Print House in 2021. The USPO designer used the Great Seal and had 100 patches made for a fundraiser for their Special Events Committee, which the officer chaired.

Patch donated in approximately 2019, by former Deputy Chief, Western District of Michigan who was promoted from the Eastern District of Missouri. Measures 3 1/2”. Information needed!

District of Maine 3 3/4'“ x 3 3/4” patch. Design ideas were solicited from staff, and a Teams poll was used for voting. The winning submission was created by a USPO using Canva. Custom Woven Labels produced 200 embroidered patches in 2024. Donated by Chief Probation Officer December 2024.

2 3/4” x 1 3/4” Southern District of Indiana LEATHER patch. This is the only known leather patch. Forty patches made by Fresh Catch Customs. Donated by the designing USPO at the FPPOA National Training Institute, Arlington, VA, March 2025.

2” x 4” Southern District of Indiana SABER TORCH® GEN IV Retro-Reflective patch. Twenty five patches made by SABER TORCH 2024. Donated by the designing USPO at the FPPOA National Training Institute, Arlington, VA, March 2025.

District of Hawaii 4” subdued patch. Three hundred patches made in December 2024. Donated at the National Centennial Celebration, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., March 2025.

Northern District of California 3 3/4” x 4” Woven patch. Information needed! Donated at the National Centennial Celebration, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., March 2025.

District of New Mexico 3 1/4” x 5”. Designed in 2024 and 100 patches made by Ghostpatch.com. Donated at the National Centennial Celebration, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., March 2025.

Middle District of Nort Carolina (MDNC), Firearms Team patch, designed by two officers and donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist. Only the second known Firearms Team patch.

Western District of Oklahoma. Obtained by the Museum in 2025. Information needed!

District of Alaska 3” patch. Donated by Chief Probation Officer at the National Centennial Celebration, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., March 2025.

Northern District of Mississippi 3 1/2” patch. Traded from the systems premier coin collector. Shield references U.S. Route 61 and the Blues music of the state. The Magnolia grandiflora pictured is the State flower. Obtained by the Museum in 2025. Information needed on manufacturer and number made!

Southern District of Alabama 4” patch. Donated by Chief Probation Officer after the National Centennial Celebration, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., March 2025. Pictured is the USS Alabama. She was the fourth and final member of the South Dakota class of fast battleships, now retired.

Western District of Oklahoma. Obtained by the Museum in 2025. Information needed!

District of Alaska 3” patch. Donated by Chief Probation Officer at the National Centennial Celebration, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., March 2025.

Western District of New York Search Team patch. Only one patch issued to each team member. "Bono malum superate" translates to "overcome evil with good." More research being done. Image donated June 2025.