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South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service
New Westminister, British Columbia
Confirmation of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 351
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Blazon
Badge
The shield of Arms of the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service encircled by an annulus Argent edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Azure, within a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a dogwood flower, the whole ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;
Symbolism
Badge
This follows the general pattern of municipal police badges in Canada, reflecting the fact that the Police Service is a designated policing unit established by a provincial Order-in-Council. The Royal Crown indicates the role of the Service in the administration of the Crown’s justice, and the dogwood flower is the floral emblem of British Columbia.