UNIFORM PATCH

The Howell County Sheriff's Office third service patch and badge was designed May 4, 2005 by former Sheriff Robbie C. Crites and issued on June 28, 2005.  The uniform patch measures 3” x 3 ¾” in size and has a distinct black background outlined in yellow, providing a professional appearance.  The lettering is white in color as to clearly identify those uniformed personnel of the Howell County Sheriff’s Office.

The patch design encompasses each major city within the County of Howell from left to right: Bears of Willow Springs, Zizzer Lighting Bolts of West Plains and the Liberty Eagles of Mountain View.  These distinct symbols are superimposed on the red, white and blue colors of the Missouri State Flag.

UNIFORM BADGE

As noted with the first service badge, the Sheriff maintained law and order within his own county and was later identified through the traditional six pointed star.  The lineage of the six pointed star dates back to the Headquarters flag standard of General George Washington, a descendant of England.

On this flag, the six pointed stars symbolized the 13 colonies united in what then seemed a hopeless struggle for independence.  These stars were later placed onto the first of many United States flag designs.  The six pointed star was later changed to a five pointed star in effort to further separate the country from Europe and ease of manufacturing.  The badge is manufactured by "SymbolArts" with a badge style of B13a and measures at three inches in size.

UNIFORM PATCH

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UNIFORM BADGE

The Sheriff has a proud history in America and England that spans well over a thousand years, from the early “Middle Ages” to the present. The word shire-reeve became the modern English word “Sheriff” the chief law enforcement officer of the county. With this great history; the men and women of this office face many challenges in order to serve and protect the quality of life of our beloved County. As noted in the bedrock of the United States of America and many other law enforcement services, Christianity comes with many symbols of faith. Most notably, the seven pointed star is a symbolic meaning of protection for those self-less personnel and represents the perfection of God and the seven days of creation.

The seven pointed star further denotes the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit; Wisdom - #1 Point, Understanding - #2 Point, Counsel - #3 Point, Fortitude - #4 Point, Knowledge - #5 Point, Piety - #6 Point, and fear of the Lord - #7 Point. The Great Seal of the State of Missouri is centered in the seven pointed star symbolizing the unified core beliefs and authority of this great state and the intrinsic motivation noted on August 10, 1821 when Missouri became the 24th state in the union in order to pursue a better quality of life. This star is worn on the left breast side of those self-less personnel as to protect their heart with armor and to represent the honorable profession of public safety.

UNIFORM PATCH

Coming soon!

UNIFORM BADGE

Coming soon!

UNIFORM PATCH

Coming soon!

UNIFORM BADGE

The Sheriff maintained law and order within his own county and was later identified through the traditional six pointed star.  The lineage of the six pointed star dates back to the Headquarters flag standard of General George Washington, a descendant of England.

On this flag, the six pointed stars symbolized the 13 colonies united in what then seemed a hopeless struggle for independence.  These stars were later placed onto the first of many United States flag designs.  The six pointed star was later changed to a five pointed star in effort to further separate the country from Europe and ease of manufacturing.

The Great Seal of the State of Missouri is centered in the seven pointed star symbolizing the unified core beliefs and authority of this great state and the intrinsic motivation noted on August 10, 1821 when Missouri became the 24th state in the union in order to pursue a better quality of life.