North Miami Police Department Centennial Badge Program

North Miami Police Department Celebrates 100 Years of Service

The North Miami Police Department is celebrating its centennial in 2026, marking 100 years of service to the community. To commemorate this milestone, the department set out to create a special badge that would honor its history while giving officers and retirees a meaningful keepsake.

Selecting the Anniversary Badge Design

One of the key parameters of the project was that no department budget was available to cover design development or custom molds.

 
 

Custom Credential Case Project: Hartsville Police Department’s Distinctive ID Solution

Custom Credential Case Project: Hartsville Police Department’s Distinctive ID Solution

Hartsville Police Medallion ID Case

A Unique Badge, A Purpose-Built Case

The Hartsville Police Department in South Carolina had a specific goal in mind: a lightweight leather case to hold two standard-sized ID cards, with a distinctive look that ref

 
 

How to Care for Your Badge Wallet or Case

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Perfect Fit Shield Wallets' commitment to quality and attention to detail makes their badge wallets and badge cases some of the highest quality, longest-lasting leather products around. Proudly made in the USA, Perfect Fit's badge wallets and badge cases are hand tooled from start to finish by dedicated staff, ensuring a build that will last for years. We know that when you receive your badge wallet you'll be happy with it and will want to ensure it stays in great shape.

 
 

Explained: Soft vs. Hard

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When building your Smith & Warren badge on badgeandwallet.com, you’ll notice the option for soft or hard enamel. While the names might give you preconceived notions as to what these materials are, we wanted to clear the air and tell you a little about them. Afterward, you’ll be able to choose which type provides the look and feel you like.

 
 

The Badge-Making Process: Step By Step

Smith & Warren has been proudly manufacturing badges in the United States since 1925. Every badge is manufactured in a technologically advanced secure facility located in White Plains, New York. Badges generally take about four weeks to produce. We often get asked why this is, so we're sharing with you a step-by-step process of how each badge is made. All Smith & Warren badges are hand-crafted, of the highest-quality and come with a lifetime warranty, which makes the wait well worth it.