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Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of a Badge and Flag
February 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 446
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Blazon
Badge
Argent on a maple leaf Vert a balance Or, all encircled by an annulus Vert edged and inscribed CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE • ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES CHEFS DE POLICE in letters Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Symbolism
Badge
The design for this badge is based on an emblem used for many years by the Association. The Royal Crown is a mark of honour used by police forces in Canada to indicate the role of the police in upholding the Crown’s law. The maple leaf identifies the Association’s national character. The balance is a symbol of justice.