My name is Scott Boa. I first started collecting law enforcement shoulder patches in 1994.
I joined the Canadian Police Insignia Collectors Association in 1998, and have been a member in good standing ever since.
I specialize in collecting new, unused shoulder patches from:
Law Enforcement Tactical (SWAT, ERT, SRT, etc.)
Prison Tactical (CERT, SORT, etc.)
Customs Officers, Special Constables
Peace Officers, Provincial Offences Officers
"High-Profile" Security (Embassy Security, Nuclear Security, etc.)
I call them "law enforcement" as police are only one aspect of law enforcement. My personal favorites are the "Airport Security" at Canadian Airports.
According to Section 4 of the "Airport Traffic Regulations" which are enabled by both the "Government Property Traffic Act" and the "Department of Transport Act",
these security officers are appointed as a "Constable" to enforce the ATR's. As a constable, they are a "Peace Officer" under the Criminal Code of Canada.
The ATR's apply to all Airports in Canada, which are either owned or leased by Transport Canada. Schedules 1 and 2 of the ATR's even mention which airports,
in which the ATR's apply. There are currently 37 airports across Canada, in which the ATR's apply.
Finally, I would like to publicly thank all of the law enforcement & security personnel, who helped my collection grow. I greatly appreciate their help.