THE EAGLE TOP BADGE WAS INTRODUCED IN 1930

Obsolete badge. Used between 1955-1991. Current SDPD Assistant Chief's badge has 2 stars in control panel.

125th Anniversary badge. Not authorized for uniform wear.

Used between 1980-1991 when the Commander rank was eliminated. The Commander rank was re-established in 2025

Police Officer III. The rank was introduced in 2006. Less than 2 dozen officers hold the POIII rank at any one time.