Official Uniform Badge
The official uniform badge of a Deputy Sheriff is prescribed as a metal, gold colored, six-point star. The center of the badge shall be circumscribed by a blue cloisonne band containing the words "Deputy Sheriff" and "Los Angeles County" in gold lettering. The inner circle, within the blue band shall contain the likeness of the California State Bear. The serial number of the badge shall appear at the bottom of the badge below "Los Angeles County."
The official badge worn by members above the rank of Deputy shall be identical to that of the Deputy Sheriff badge, with the addition of the appropriate title, in blue letters suitably arranged, upon the face of the badge within the inner circle. The official badge shall be worn on the executive uniform jacket, Class A dress jacket, Class A shirt and may be worn on the field jacket.
Detective Badge (Optional)
The detective ribbon is a horizontal ribbon which attaches at the top of the uniform badge. It can be worn, subject to approval by their Unit Commander, by authorized Bonus I and Bonus II items and their immediate supervisors assigned to criminal and traffic investigative positions within Patrol Divisions, Detective Division, Custody Division, or other Divisions with criminal investigative duties. The detective ribbon is optional and shall be purchased by the employee.
Cloth Badge
The cloth badge is prescribed as a gold six-point star applique. The center of the badge shall be circumscribed by a blue band containing the words "Deputy Sheriff" and "Los Angeles County" in gold embroidered lettering. The inner circle shall contain a white bear. The badge shall not exceed the size of the official uniform badge and shall not be smaller than two inches as measured from the top to bottom star segments. The cloth badge shall be worn on all Class B shirts, coveralls and sweaters and may be worn on the field jacket.
Embroidered Badge
The embroidered badge is prescribed as a machine stitched gold six-point star. The center of the badge shall be circumscribed by a blue band containing the words "Deputy Sheriff" and "Los Angeles County" in gold embroidered lettering. The inner circle shall contain a white bear.
The embroidered badge shall be worn on all special uniform items except the raid jacket, which may have a silk screened replica of the badge.
Requirement for the Class A Uniform
Sworn members shall wear the official uniform badge issued to them, attached to the holder provided on the Class A shirt or the Class A dress jacket. The badge shall be visible at all times.
Sworn members shall wear either the official uniform badge or the cloth badge on other jackets.
Requirement for the Class B Uniform
Sworn members shall wear the cloth badge sewn on the left breast of the Class B shirt. The badge shall be visible at all times.
Requirement for Special Clothing
Sworn members shall wear an embroidered badge sewn on the left breast area of special clothing. The badge shall be surrounded by the words "Los Angeles County" above and "Sheriff's Department" below.