Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia

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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of a Flag and Badge
July 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 58

Flag of the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia
Flag of the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia
Badge of the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia
 
Flag of the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia

Flag of the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia

Blazon

Azure the Badge of the Association, a canton of the Arms of the province of British Columbia;

Symbolism

The use of the provincial flag indicates that the officials of the provincial government work with the Association and that the Association’s members serve throughout the province.

Badge of the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia

Badge of the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia

Blazon

On a hurt a barrulet wavy between three coronets vallary one and two Or within an annulus Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Azure, environed by a wreath of maple leaves Or and dogwood flowers, and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

Symbolism

Blue is a colour traditionally associated with policing. Blue and yellow are colours which figure prominently in the coat of arms of British Columbia. The wavy stripe in the centre represents the waters of the rivers and the ocean which are a major geographic feature for all the communities served by the forces whose chiefs make up the Association. As well, it divides the field in two parts representing the Association’s members from mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island. The wreath of maple leaves and dogwood flowers symbolizes the Canadian and British Columbian character of the Association. The Royal Crown represents the fact that the member forces represented by the Association play a key role in guarding the Crown’s peace.

Motto

Blazon

CONIUNCTI SERVIMUS TUEMURQUE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Together we serve and protect”.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 12, 2011 in Volume 145, page 3516 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British ColumbiaLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Association of Municipal Chiefs of Police of British Columbia

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Rideau Herald Emeritus, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Service