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Delta, British Columbia
Grant of Flag and Badge
May 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 143
Flag of the Delta Police DepartmentBlazonAzure the Badge cantoned by maple leaves and bulrushes Or and dogwood flowers proper; SymbolismBlue is a colour frequently associated with police forces. The dogwood flowers and maple leaves in the corners supplement those on the badge and further emphasize the department’s service to the province and the nation. Bulrushes symbolize the Corporation of Delta, which features them in its municipal logo. |
Badge of the Delta Police DepartmentBlazonThe Arms of The Corporation of Delta (Vert a plate environed of a triangle voided of the field couped on each corner Argent) within an annulus Argent fimbriated and inscribed with the Motto in letters Vert, all within a wreath of maple leaves Or issuant from a Pacific dogwood flower and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper; SymbolismThe design follows the basic pattern for Canadian municipal police badges. The shield of the municipality of Delta represents the community that the department serves, while the maple leaves and dogwood flower symbolize the department’s service to Canada and British Columbia respectively. The Royal Crown refers to the Delta Police Department’s commitment to uphold the Crown’s peace. |
MottoBlazonHONOUR • INTEGRITY • COURAGE • TRUST; SymbolismNot applicable |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Forrest Pass, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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