The first badge issued to officers was a silver colored round shield with the words "Excise Police – Alcoholic Beverages Div(ision)" surrounding the state seal. The center seal of the badge was topped by an eagle. The bird's feathers form the backdrop for the badge number located below the center medallion. |
After the Stout Liquor Law created the Alcoholic Beverage Commission in 1941, officers were issued a silver colored teardrop shield crested by an eagle. The department name (shown as the "Indiana Excise State Police"), as well as the officer's rank, and badge number were all shown on golden banners. |
In the mid-1970's officers were issued a silver colored shield crested by an eagle. The department name (now shown as the "Indiana State Excise Police"), as well as the officer's rank and badge number were highlighted with blue, along with the outer ring of the state seal. |
In the late 1970's officers were issued a silver colored shield with the words "Indiana State Excise Police" and the officer's rank and badge number in blue. The words "Alcoholic Beverage Commission" surrounded the state seal. Like previous badges, this one was crested by an eagle. Gold colored badges were issued to those who held the rank of Sergeant or higher. |
In 1998 all officers were issued gold colored oval shields with highlighted with blue and white enamel. The eagle, with wings spread, is represented just above the word "Police". The officer's rank is shown on the banner located near the bottom of the badge. This is the badge style currently utilized by the department. |