A Federal Law (HR
4827, Law #106-547), pertaining to badge possession, collecting, and
use went into effect on 12/19/2000. This law makes the
shipping, possession and use of police badges and police badge replicas
a crime if they are used for any purpose other than the following:
- as a memento, or in a collection or exhibit;
- for decorative purposes;
- for a dramatic presentation, such as a theater, film, or television
production; or
- for any other recreational purpose.
