Patch / Badge Requests

Requests for Agency Patches, Badges, Challenge Coins or Uniform Attire

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) regularly receives requests for official agency-branded badges, patches, challenge coins, apparel and more. While we appreciate all requests, NCSO does not give away or trade badges, patches, challenge coins*, apparel, or anything related to official uniforms. These items are strictly for NCSO employee-use only and are not available to the public or other organizations.  

However, select breast cancer awareness pink patches and breast cancer challenge coins are available for purchase every October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and because of their popularity, they are now available to purchase year-round. Deputies wear pink patches every October. 100 percent of proceeds from these sales are donated to local breast cancer research.

How to Purchase a Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Patch or Coin (aka the Pink Patch Project)

Pink patches are available for purchase for $10 each. The following organizations have pink patches available for purchase at the Sheriff’s Office:

• Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
• Nevada City Police Department
• Truckee Police Department
• Grass Valley Police Department
• Grass Valley Fire Department
• Nevada County Probation
• Nevada County Consolidated Fire District  

All seven patches can be purchased as part of the “Nevada County Bundle Patch Park” for $60 ($10 discount) or for $75, patrons can purchase the “Nevada County Mega Pack” which includes all seven patches, plus the challenge coin for the present year ($15 savings). 

Pink challenge coins are available for $20 each. Coin years are available for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023,  2024 and 2025 while supplies last. Limited coins remain available for years 2020 and 2021. All six coins can be purchased for $100 ($20 discount). 

Payment Methods for Pink Patches and Coins: 

Pink patches and coins may be purchased in person at the Sheriff’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., located 950 Maidu Avenue, suite #280, Nevada City, CA 95959. Payment methods include cash or a check addressed to either Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation or Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation (where proceeds from sales are donated).

Not local? Patches and coins may also be purchased via mail. Mail your hospital foundation check to NCSO, attention Pink Patch Project. You must include a self-addressed prepaid envelope with your payment to cover the cost of your shipment. 

For purchasing assistance or questions about pink patches and coins, please call (530) 265-1589.

Frequently Asked Questions

I work/volunteer/intern or am a retiree for another law enforcement-related entity and collect patches/coins. Will you make an exception for me?

No. While we appreciate all requests, NCSO does not give away or trade badges, patches, challenge coins*, apparel, or anything related to official uniforms.

Can I trade my agency patch for your agency patch (or other trade item)?

No. While we appreciate all requests, NCSO does not give away or trade badges, patches, challenge coins*, apparel, or anything related to official uniforms.

Can I purchase an official patch/coin/attire/badge?

No. Our standard uniform attire, badges, patches and challenge coins are not available for purchase. However, we do sell Breast Cancer Awareness patches, which our deputies wear every October and Breast Cancer Awareness challenge coins. 100 percent of proceeds from these sales are donated to local breast cancer research. See details above for purchasing.

*How do I get a Challenge Coin?

Challenge coins are awarded by the Sheriff’s Office on rare occasions to citizens who have exhibited extraordinary acts of bravery, selflessness, or kindness for the betterment of our community. If you or someone you know has exhibited extraordinary acts of bravery, selflessness, or kindness for the betterment of our community, email nominees with a supporting story to sheriffpio@nevadacountyca.gov or call (530) 470-2725 for nominee consideration.

Outside of our standard agency challenge coins, which can only be awarded, Breast Cancer Awareness challenge coins are available for purchase for $20 (see details above). Additionally, graduates of our Community Academy are traditionally awarded a special Community Academy challenge coin at graduation. However, this is subject to change without notice.