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§ 52.27.3 — PROMOTION - AUTHORIZED BADGES

Los Angeles Municipal Code (2026 Rev. 9, current through legislation effective June 30, 2026) · Los Angeles Municipal Code § 52.27.3

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SEC. 52.27.3. PROMOTION - AUTHORIZED BADGES.

(Added by Ord. No. 175,997, Eff. 7/7/04.) (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, a Regular Police Officer or Reserve Police Officer may purchase and retain any badge lawfully issued to the officer upon promotion to a different rank, provided that upon purchase, the Board shall cause such badges to be encased, which will effectively preclude the improper use of such badges. (b) No person shall remove from the encasement, any badge obtained under this section, or wear such a badge or display it, except while it is within the encasement. Any badge removed, worn or displayed in violation of this subsection shall be subject to confiscation by the Board. (c) Upon demand of the Chief of Police, any badge obtained under this section shall be returned to the Chief of Police.