The Arizona Department of Corrections badge dates back to 1955. In 1955, ADC
Officers were issued a silver, shield-shaped hat badge with an eagle at the
top and the state of Arizona seal in the center encompassed by the words "State Prison Guard."
In the 1960s, the hat badge was changed to a similar, larger badge. The major difference
between the two badges was the reference to officers. ADC Officers were referred to
as "Prison Officers" rather than "State Prison Guards."
From 1970-1980, the badge shaped was altered to a rounder shaped badge with the
words "Arizona State Prison" encompassing the state seal.
In 1976, officers began buying their own shirt and coat badges. The new uniform
badge was a larger, similar version of the hat badge. Officers were not required
to purchase badges, wearing a badge was optional. At this time, there was no
standard uniform badge, badges varied from unit to unit
In 1981, ADC changed the shape of the badge to the state of Arizona outline.
Today, this badge is worn on the uniforms of Correction Officers, Lieutenants,
Sergeants, Captains and Majors.
The personnel of Inspections and Investigations and Parole Officers badges
differ from Officer badges. Parole Officers wear a gold shield-shaped badge.
Inspections and Investigations and other officials within the Department,
including Wardens, Deputy Wardens and the Director, wear a seven-pointed star
badge. The seven-pointed star badge has changed from a flat silver badge to
a curved gold badge.
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Historic Badgesclick for larger image
1976 Hat Badge
Worn by ADC Officer in 1976
Worn by ADC Peace Officer
Worn by I&I in the 70s
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Current Badgesclick for larger image
Worn by an ADC Major
Worn by an ADC Officer
Worn by ADC Parole Officer
Worn by I&I
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Officer Patchesclick for larger image
Worn on the shoulder of ADC Officers
Worn on the coat of ADC Officers (Silver)
Worn on the coat of ADC Captains (Gold)
Worn by the Tactical Support Unit
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Miscellaneous Patches
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Worn by Shock Incarceration Staff Unit no longer exists)
Old patch worn by I&I
Worn by Marana Officer
Old ADC Patch
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Meritorious Service Award
Presented to an employee for performance greatly exceeding the normal demands of the Department.
Lifesaving Award
Presented to an on-duty employee who saves a life.
Valor Award
Presented to an employee for an on-duty act of heroism that involves a conscious risk of life.
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Service Pin
Awarded to an employee for 30 years of service. |
