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Message Weld County Sheriff’s Officeshoulder patches from 1967to 1972. Sheriff RichardMartinez was the leader ofthe agency during this timeperiod.
The patch design from this period features afive-pointed star at the center, unlike otherWCSO patches that used a seven-pointed star.This patch was worn during 1974 to 1978when Sheriff Ernest D. Bauer was leading theagency.Did you know?
WCSO deputies wore this patch from 1978until the late 1990's and early 2000'sWHAT CANBROWN DOFOR YOU?In 2002, UPS unveiled the memorable tagline thatsaid, "What can Brown do for you?" Weld Countydetentions deputies, who wore brown uniforms likeUPS, would banter this slogan amongst themselvesduring that time.Explore the source for more informationDid you know?
After taking office in 2003, Sheriff JohnCooke initiated a contest for Weld Countyhigh school students to design a new patchfor WCSO, offering a $500 scholarship to thewinner and their school's art department.The winning design, pictured on the left wasused on WCSO uniforms until 2015.Did you know?This patch is meant to symbolize the Weld Countylandscape. It includes the Pawnee Buttes, the RockyMountains, Cache la Poudre river, and farmingrepresenting grain production. The American flagsignifies patriotism, and eagles symbolize freedom.Shane Miles, a then student at Greeley West HighSchool, designed this patch.Iwanted it to be uniqueto Weld County, andnot look like every otherpatch that Sheriff’sOffices wear. Former WCSO Sheriff, now Senator,John Cooke
The modern day WCSO shoulder patch implementedby Sheriff Steve Reams in 2015.Why the change? “We set out to design a logo peoplewould easily identify and one that woulddemonstrate who we are and what we do.I think the patch accomplishes that goal,”said Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams tothe Greeley Tribune in 2015.There was a financial reason behind thechange. To save money, the sheriff'soffice changed uniform colors as brownuniforms are uncommon now and theyare a, “special order”. The change savedWCSO around $50 per uniform.Did you know?