Sergeants Benevolent Association of the NYPD
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
OUR INSIGNIAS
SBA Uniform & Symbols: A Tribute To Pride, Commitment And Dedication
Patrol Uniform
- Summer Class & Winter Class
- 8 point cap with gold device and chinstrap
- Short Sleeve Shirt (no tie) or Long Sleeve Shirt & Tie
- Hash Marks on left sleeve of long sleeve shirt or duty jacket (1 hash mark for each 5 years of service)
- Duty trousers
- Black shoes or Black boots (optional)
- Duty belt
Administrative Uniform
- No cap
- Short Sleeve Shirt (no tie) or Long Sleeve Shirt & Tie
- Hash Marks on left sleeve of long sleeve shirt or duty jacket (1 hash mark for each 5 years of service)
- V-neck Sweater (optional)
- Duty trousers
- Duty belt (optional)
- Black shoes
Dress Uniform
- Summer Class & Winter Class
- To be worn for ceremonies, promotions, funerals, etc.
- 8 point cap with gold device and chinstrap
- Summer Blouse or Winter Coat
- Long Sleeve Shirt & Tie
- Hash Marks on left sleeve of shirt (1 hash mark for each 5 years of service)
- Dress Trousers
- Duty Belt (optional)
- Shiny High Gloss Shoes
- White Gloves
A white shirt will be worn by uniformed members attending the funeral of a member assigned to the same command.
Medals
Medal of Honor
Presented to members for individual acts of extraordinary bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent and personal danger to life.
Distinguished Service Medal
Conferred upon the family of members who succumbed to illness associated with exceptional duty, performed with great responsibility under unusual hazard or demand to the City of New York.
Breast Bars
Medal of Honor
Presented to members for individual acts of extraordinary bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent and personal danger to life.
Police Combat Cross
A solid green bar presented to members who have successfully and intelligently performed an act of extraordinary heroism while engaged in personal combat with an armed adversary.
Medal for Valor
A solid blue bar awarded for acts of outstanding personal bravery intelligently performed in the line of duty at imminent personal hazard to life.
Exceptional Merit
Awarded for an act of bravery intelligently performed involving personal risk to life.
Commendation or Commendation – Integrity
Awarded for grave personal injury in the line of duty or a highly credible unusual police accomplishment.
Commendation – Community Service
Awarded for an act which demonstrates devotion to community service or an idea implemented that improves conditions within the community.
Meritorious Police Duty (MPD)
Awarded for an act of intelligent and valuable police service demonstrating special faithfulness or perseverance or highly credible acts of police service over a period of time.
Excellent Police Duty (EPD)
Awarded for an intelligent act materially contributing to a valuable accomplishment or submission of a device or method adopted to increase efficiency in an administrative or tactical procedure.
Shoulder Patch
The symbol in the center of the Shoulder Patch is Fidelis Ad Mortem, Translated from Latin = Faithful Until Death. The patch was presented by a grateful citizenry in 1872 after years of civil unrest.
Gold Buttons/Braided Uniformed/Dress Pants
Gold Buttons and Braided Pants reflect the paramilitary structure of the NYPD. Both symbols have multiple meanings in the military, all relating to duty, honor, heroism and sacrifice.
Sergeant’s Chevron
The Sergeant’s Chevron is the
Latin symbol for One Who
Serves.
Service Stripe/Hash Mark
Each service stripe or hash mark, which is worn on the right sleeve, represents 5 years of dutiful service and reflect the paramilitary structure of the NYPD.