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Saanich Police Department
Saanich, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 300
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Blazon
Badge
The shield of the Arms of the Saanich Police Department within an annulus Azure edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent, ensigned by the Royal Crown proper and environed by a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a dogwood flower proper between two maple leaves in the Coast Salish style Gules embellished Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
The badge reflects the traditional structure of municipal police badges. The Royal Crown symbolizes the Saanich Police Department’s commitment to the administration of justice, and the maple leaves and dogwood flower represent Canada and British Columbia. The two Indigenous maple leaves acknowledge the two traditional territories where the Saanich Police Department is located. Their depiction is based on an original drawing by lək̓ʷəŋən artist Clarence “Butch” Dick, a resident of one of these territories.