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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of a Badge
February 24, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 9
Badge of the Vancouver Police DepartmentBlazonThe shield of Arms of the City of Vancouver (Barry wavy of eight Azure and Argent on a chief Or two dogwood flowers proper overall on a pile Vert a totem pole of Kwakiutl design embodying representations of an eagle grizzly bear and halibut Or) within an annulus Argent fimbriated and inscribed in letters Azure SERVAMUS all within a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a dogwood flower proper the whole resting on a scroll Argent fimbriated and inscribed in letters Azure VANCOUVER POLICE and upon the annulus a representation of the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe form of the badge follows the general style for a grant to police forces. At the centre is the coat of arms of the City of Vancouver. The Royal Crown symbolizes the fact that the Police Department assists in the administration of the Crown’s justice, while the maple leaves and the dogwood flower refer to Canada and to British Columbia. |
MottoBlazonSERVAMUS; SymbolismThis means “We protect” and thus expresses the character of the Department’s mission. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2266 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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