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Arizona Department of Public Safety (U.S.)

image located by Valentin Poposki, 29 September 2005
Source: www.azdps.gov/about/badge/default.asp

Description of the flag

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Description of the flag

A blue flag with an off-centered black rectangle containing a gold zigzag line representing a mountainous horizon, and a gold saguaro cactus toward the hoist and a gold pine tree toward the fly. Centered in the rectangle is a 7-pointed white star with the department badge on it. Below are written in gold the words COURTEOUS VIGILANCE.
Valentin Poposki, 29 September 2005

According to https://www.azdps.gov/insignia:
"This flag with its unique design is dedicated to all Arizona Department of Public Safety employees of yesterday, today and tomorrow, especially to those troopers who made the supreme sacrifice in a valiant effort to preserve public safety.

The field of blue in the flag reflects boldness and the Department's desire to serve. A golden horizon depicts AZDPS' broad scope of expertise and the Department's promising future. A saguaro cactus and a pine tree symbolizes ADPS' mission as a statewide law enforcement agency with responsibilities extending from the state's vast deserts to its highest mountains.

The ADPS breast badge demonstrates pride in ourselves, our agency and our accomplishments. The agency's motto of "Courteous Vigilance" provides troopers with guidance and foundation. The flag's black border serves as a memorial for troopers killed in the line of duty.

Designed by the Department's Silver Anniversary Committee, the AZDPS flag made its first official appearance on January 26, 1994, during the agency's 25th anniversary celebration at AZDPS headquarters in Phoenix."

Daniel Rentería, 22 September 2024