Lapd uniform
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DizzyStrmtroopr
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most LAPD officers arent required to wear a hat. they are usually for formal use, however the NYPD officers are very commonly known to wear the hats on duty. if youre really pushing for LA, have a look at this http://www.lapdband.org/documents/Uniform_Guide.pdf
anyhow its hard to find replica badges of any sort, since the agencies dont want the general public parading around in police uniforms (its against the law here) but as for you in the UK you are fine, but still finding 'replacement badges' will be difficult unless you find a replica on ebay that looks fake because its intended for costumes
anyhow its hard to find replica badges of any sort, since the agencies dont want the general public parading around in police uniforms (its against the law here) but as for you in the UK you are fine, but still finding 'replacement badges' will be difficult unless you find a replica on ebay that looks fake because its intended for costumes
robstyle
Master Member
that style is still made and readily available as a security guard version. If your crafty you can replace the name plates or simply add a reflective decal over the existing plate. Same with the center seal.
As Dizzy said above, LAPD doesnt wear hats anymore. I live in LA and cant tell you the last time any police dept wore a hat outside of formal appearances.
The center seal will get you in trouble. Ive seen prop people use "challenge coins" but printing your own is much easier.
As Dizzy said above, LAPD doesnt wear hats anymore. I live in LA and cant tell you the last time any police dept wore a hat outside of formal appearances.
The center seal will get you in trouble. Ive seen prop people use "challenge coins" but printing your own is much easier.
CC2116
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that style is still made and readily available as a security guard version. If your crafty you can replace the name plates or simply add a reflective decal over the existing plate. Same with the center seal.
As Dizzy said above, LAPD doesnt wear hats anymore. I live in LA and cant tell you the last time any police dept wore a hat outside of formal appearances.
The center seal will get you in trouble. Ive seen prop people use "challenge coins" but printing your own is much easier.
Thanks for the info guys.
If I went down the route of editing one, where could I get a basic Badge from to be able to edit it?
I found this but it is completely different and to me looks more like a toy
LAPD U.S. SWAT BADGE INSIGNIA -N1075 | eBay
:cry
CC2116
Member
Would you know where to google (if that makes sense?). I've spent more hours than I can count looking for this.
I need a hug :cry
CC2116
Member
Try hereLAPD - Los Angeles Police badges
Thanks for the link. I have emailed him and now just need to wait a reply. I'm not sure if they are still in business as I checked out their home page and it said they were changing things in 2009 and I'm not sure if it's been updated or not.
Hopefully I'll get the badges I need.
These are the ones I've chosen.
I would like them to be linked in with SWAT, but not sure on how they would be?
gypsycatcha
Well-Known Member
that style is still made and readily available as a security guard version. If your crafty you can replace the name plates or simply add a reflective decal over the existing plate. Same with the center seal.
As Dizzy said above, LAPD doesnt wear hats anymore. I live in LA and cant tell you the last time any police dept wore a hat outside of formal appearances.
The center seal will get you in trouble. Ive seen prop people use "challenge coins" but printing your own is much easier.
Do you have a link for this? I need one for my t1000 and can probably get away with using this as I will be painting it....
CC2116
Member
Try here
It's the same link "Megamicrofish" posted, click on the link for it and then email them regarding it
CC2116
Member
Because that is the one I want to do. I use my SWAT Gear with my good friend Chris who has an American Police Car. I want also a LAPD Uniform to wear if I decided not to do SWAT.
The Keeper
Active Member
I got my LAPD badge from a friend at LAPD who got it from a gun show. He said they sell badges there. When we compared his to the replica you couldnt tell the dif and he told me to be very careful with it. :cool
CC2116
Member
Can you suggest where I could get one though? That's the main thing... Finding somewhere who has them and is able to be contacted to get one :cry
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Hope it's okay to ask, but did you get the uniform and if yes, where?
I've been looking for a custom badge as well, and whenever I find any that say they make custom badges, it turns out they actually weren't when I forward the details of the badge I need.
If it doesn't matter what the number is, you could contact these guys: Home - but they don't do custom badges.
I've been looking for a custom badge as well, and whenever I find any that say they make custom badges, it turns out they actually weren't when I forward the details of the badge I need.
If it doesn't matter what the number is, you could contact these guys: Home - but they don't do custom badges.
CC2116
Member
I have the SWAT gear which is pretty much like the Armed Police here in the UK and I use a lot of the Airsoft gear as no point in buying expensive Armoured gear lol.
The LAPD Uniform I am getting, is through a friend of mine called Chris who has a supplier in the States I think. So it would be the proper Shirt, Trousers etc. The only thing as far as I know is he couldn't get the badges, guns etc for obvious reasons.
I can ask him where he gets them from and see if I can get the details to pass onto you. The only other suggestion would be to look at maybe fancy dress (which I think may look a bit naff) or have them made by a seamstress.
Once I have any more info, I'll be posting it.
O I did find online through ebay the Peek Caps the LAPD Wear. So have a look on there on the UK and USA ebay sites
I hope that helps you my friend
Too Much Garlic
Master Member
Thanks. Yeah, I'm looking for a '91 style T-1000 LAPD shirt for my bust and all the ones I've currently found either have the wrong detailing on the chest pockets or lacks the silver buttons, so any help would be appreciated.
The guys on eBay you posted in your first post do custom badges, so they could be worth contacting. I think I'll have to ask them whether they sell custom LAPD name tags as well.
Good luck on whatever you are doing.
The guys on eBay you posted in your first post do custom badges, so they could be worth contacting. I think I'll have to ask them whether they sell custom LAPD name tags as well.
Good luck on whatever you are doing.
MFP 2020
Sr Member
In terms of the standard uniform, LAPD SWAT uniforms/badges are no different from regular LAPD officers' gear. (That is, a badge won't say "SWAT" instead of "POLICE OFFICER," for example.) The patches worn on BDUs are different, however. You can get SWAT patches on eBay.
Hope that not only makes sense, but helps.
Hope that not only makes sense, but helps.
robstyle
Master Member
Germany guy:
https://badge-police.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=47
The reason you wont find the shirt is they were from a rental house then purchased by the production. T2 was before the internet boom so costumers still sourced by experience which is rental houses and catalog. That was when many catalog places still liked to do the "for law enforcement only" disclaimer when in fact you could get the same items down the street at the local surplus shop. I think Quartermaster still does this.
That and changes may have been done to visually distinguish the character from the norm.
https://badge-police.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=47
The reason you wont find the shirt is they were from a rental house then purchased by the production. T2 was before the internet boom so costumers still sourced by experience which is rental houses and catalog. That was when many catalog places still liked to do the "for law enforcement only" disclaimer when in fact you could get the same items down the street at the local surplus shop. I think Quartermaster still does this.
That and changes may have been done to visually distinguish the character from the norm.
CC2116
Member
I'll see what I can find out for you
In terms of the standard uniform, LAPD SWAT uniforms/badges are no different from regular LAPD officers' gear. (That is, a badge won't say "SWAT" instead of "POLICE OFFICER," for example.) The patches worn on BDUs are different, however. You can get SWAT patches on eBay.
Hope that not only makes sense, but helps.
Thanks for that info, I wasn't sure about the SWAT Badges. Can I also ask what "BDU" stands for as I am uncertain.
Is there a link or any information on Quartermaster please.
