mrwduff asked this question on 3/19/2000:

How can I buy a sheriff,s badge. I wish to start collecting them. I am calling from Scotland, UK.

Sweetwater_Deputy gave this response on 3/19/2000:

Most places that make badges and offer them for sale will only sell to legitimate Peace officers and must have proof of this. If you wish to purchase a particular badge, I would suggest contacting that agency and seeing if they would be willing to sell or trade one. This is about the only way to obtain one legally. Most agencies have a supply of old, or worn badges that they keep on hand for this purpose. However due to the possibility of the illegal use of them, it is not a common practice. You would be better served to find another collector and trading or buying one from them. That would be your best source. Hope this helps.

mrwduff asked this follow-up question on 3/19/2000:

As I live in Scotland it would be impossible to use the badge for any illegal purposes. Can you suggest a sheriff's department I could contact, by ordinary mail or e mail.

Thanks for your help.

Sweetwater_Deputy gave this response on 3/19/2000:

You can contact just about any SO.. and if you want you can contact mine... I would suggest writing a formal letter explaining what you want to do, and ask for a reply.

My sheriff's name and address are as follows:

Sheriff Gary Bailiff Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office PO Box 39 Green River, WY 82935

Hope this helps.

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