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Delta Police Department

Delta, British Columbia
Grant of Flag and Badge
May 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 143

Flag of the Delta Police Department

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Blazon

Flag

Azure the Badge cantoned by maple leaves and bulrushes Or and dogwood flowers proper;


Symbolism

Flag

Blue is a colour frequently associated with police forces. The dogwood flowers and maple leaves in the corners supplement those on the badge and further emphasize the department’s service to the province and the nation. Bulrushes symbolize the Corporation of Delta, which features them in its municipal logo.