AAA Safety Patrol Back in the early 1960s, I was a member of the AAA Safety Patrol. We would stand at designated intersections and help fellow students cross safely, providing a sense of safety and security. Millions have honorably served their fellow classmates since the program began in 1920. Today, 30+ countries have replicated the AAA School Safety Patrol program. These are light-weight tin badges. I believe the top badge is older. One is labelled "Patrolman;" the other simply has a star. Maybe a move toward removing the male gender designation? The AAA logos are a bit different. The badges are about 2¾" tall, dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. They have a "pin & safety catch" on the back. (Also see my Greater Lansing Safety Council badge below.)
	Detroit (Michigan) Police Dept I am pretty sure this is a replica of the badges worn by officers of the Detroit Police Dept. Heavy badge. The badge is about 2½" tall. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	Greater Lansing (Michigan) Safety Patrol Back in the early 1960s, I was a member of the Safety Patrol. We would stand at designated intersections and help fellow students cross safely, providing an extra sense of safety and security. The program was fashioned after the AAA Safety Patrol program (see those badges above). This is a light-weight tin badge with a green plastic insert. The badge is about 2½" tall. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	Hawaii Five-O "Hawaii Five-O" was a popular tv series on CBS about a special police unit in Hawaii, deriving its name from Hawaii being the 50th state. The original series ran on CBS from 1968 to 1980, then received a facelift with new actors from 2010 to 2020. The original series starred Jack Lord as Captain Steve McGarrett and James MacArthur as D/Sgt Danny Williams. Whenever the bad guy was finally in custody, McGarrett would say, "Book 'em, Danno." It became a popular catch phrase for any type of law enforcement action anywhere by anyone. This badge is a replica of the ones used on the show. The badge is about 3½" tall (my largest badge!). It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	Ionia County (Michigan) Sheriff's Department In the 1970s, I was friends with the Sheriff of Ionia County. He gave me a badge once used by a Deputy Kim Bennett who had previously worked for but was no longer with the department. The badge is about 2½" tall. It is flat with a wallet clip on the back.
	Ionia County (Michigan) Sheriff's Dept This is a detective's badge, given to me by my father in the 1960s. I have no idea how he acquired it. The badge is about 1½" tall. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	Lansing (Michigan) Fire Dept This light-weight tin badge was given to children, confering onto the young recipient the honorary title of Assistant Chief. The badge is about 2¼" tall. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	Lansing (Michigan) Police Dept My friend is an officer with Lansing Police Dept. He ordered me badge #69, the year I graduated from high school. The badge is about 2¾" tall. It is flat with a wallet clip on the back.
	Lansing (Michigan) Police Dept My friend with Lansing Police Dept ordered me one of their special commemorative badges, recognizing the department's 125th anniversary (1893-2018). It is badge #51, the year I was born. The badge is about 3" tall. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	Michigan Gaming Control Board The Board regulates Michigan's three commercial casinos, and serves as the governor's representative in matters related to a pact with the state's Indian casinos. I worked for the MGCB from 1997-2000. My boss was Nelson Westrin, highly respected by the gaming industry across the US for his fair and honest dealings. He was one of the best bosses I ever had. Before I left in 2000, Nelson gave me this Deputy Director badge. The badge is about 1½" tall. It is flat with a wallet clip on the back.
	Michigan Gaming Control Board This is another badge given to me by my former boss Nelson Westrin. This was used by Regulatory Officers, most of whom were assigned to tasks within Detroit's three commercial casinos. The badge is about 1½" tall. It is flat with a wallet clip on the back.
	Michigan State Police The Michigan Dept of State Police began in 1917 as the Michigan State Troops Permanent Force. This is one of the first badges ever issued. I worked for the Michigan Dept of State Police from 1979-1997 as a civilian. This badge was given to me by Captain Gene Hoekwater, a good man and a good boss. The badge is about 2" tall. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	Michigan State Police By the time I had left the MSP in 1997, I had attained the equivalent rank of Lieutenant. A friend in the department ordered for me a badge--- #79, the year I was hired into the MSP. A nice memento from my 18 wonderful years there. The badge is about 2¼" tall. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back.
	National Park Service This badge is from the late 1930s, worn by park rangers. It is silver-plated brass. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back. The badge is about 2" tall. Source: NPS History Collection, HFCA 277
	National Park Service This "bison badge" was first issued for use by park rangers in 1970. It is gold-filled metal. It is dapped (slightly curved or "domed") to improve comfort when worn on a uniform. It has a "pin & safety catch" on the back. The badge is about 2" tall. Source: NPS History Collection, HFCA 1974
	National Park Service This special badge was available for purchase by park rangers in 2016 to commemorate the National Park Service's 100th anniversary. It could be worn on the uniform but had to be purchased with personal funds. Gold-plated. Made by Blackinton, a major manufacturer of law enforcement and public safety badges. The badge is 2¾" tall. Source: NPS History Collection, HFCA 1974