What are FOP cards?

“PBA” is short for “Police Benevolent Association,” essentially the police officers’ union, especially in the Northeast. Similar titles might be Police Officers Association (POA) or Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). A PBA card could be an officer’s membership card, but it could also be a courtesy or associate’s card.

What is a PBA?

PBA stands for the Police Benevolent Association, and almost every police officer in the United States is a member. Family members of police officers can get access to PBA cards.

What is a family badge?

Family Badges are beautifully handcrafted custom miniature badges, manufactured with the same care and workmanship as Smith and Warren’s full-size badges. Each Family Badge is custom engraved to order and can be purchased standalone or artfully mounted in genuine leather badge ID cases, wallets or key fobs.

What is courtesy shield?

Schlesinger said Holden showed police his courtesy shield — a miniature duplicate of the real thing that cops typically give relatives and close friends in the hope they”ll be let off with a warning in any encounter with the police.

What does police PBA stand for?

Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
A police union in New York is reportedly cutting back on the number of so-called “get out of jail free” cards given to friends and family. So what are these cards for? The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) is reducing how many cards are issued to members, according to the New York Post.

How do you get a family crest?

It is possible to purchase a registered family crest by searching data bases in the U.K., U.S. and Scotland or to research genealogical websites and find common crests used for specific surnames. It is also possible to design an entirely unique crest that will represent the family as it is today.

What is a PBA card in New York?

What Is A PBA Card? PBA is short for the Police Benevolent Association, and almost every police officer in America is a member. A PBA card is often given as a courtesy to family members or friends of a police officer. The intent of the card is to potentially avoid a traffic ticket.