Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police

Azure a Canadian pale Argent charged with the Badge;

The flag design using a “Canadian pale” emphasizes that the Association is a national institution, and the colour blue was chosen for its association with policing.

Argent on a maple leaf Vert a balance Or, all encircled by an annulus Vert edged and inscribed CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE • ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DES CHEFS DE POLICE in letters Or and ensigned by the Royal Crown proper;

The design for this badge is based on an emblem used for many years by the Association. The Royal Crown is a mark of honour used by police forces in Canada to indicate the role of the police in upholding the Crown’s law. The maple leaf identifies the Association’s national character. The balance is a symbol of justice.