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Patch Trading Policy

Effective October 27, 1998, MPD Shoulder Patches are no longer sold to anyone but law enforcement personnel. Requests for patches should be made on a law enforcement agency's letterhead stationery.

Send written requests along with a check or money order in the amount of $1.00 made out to the City of Minneapolis and self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Minneapolis Police Department
City Hall, Room 130
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Last updated Aug 7, 2014

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