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![[Arizona Department of Public Safety]](../images/u/us_azdps.jpg) image located by Valentin Poposki, 29 September 2005
 
image located by Valentin Poposki, 29 September 2005
Source: www.azdps.gov/about/badge/default.asp 
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A blue flag with an off-centered black rectangle containing a gold zigzag line representing a mountainous horizon, and a gold saguaro cactus toward the hoist and a gold pine tree toward the fly. Centered in the rectangle is a 7-pointed white star with the department badge on it. Below are written in gold the words COURTEOUS VIGILANCE.
Valentin Poposki, 29 September 2005
According to 
 https://www.azdps.gov/insignia: 
"This flag with its unique design is 
 dedicated to all Arizona Department of Public Safety employees of yesterday, 
 today and tomorrow, especially to those troopers who made the supreme sacrifice 
 in a valiant effort to preserve public safety.
The field of blue in the 
 flag reflects boldness and the Department's desire to serve. A golden horizon 
 depicts AZDPS' broad scope of expertise and the Department's promising future. 
 A saguaro cactus and a pine tree symbolizes ADPS' mission as a statewide law 
 enforcement agency with responsibilities extending from the state's vast 
 deserts to its highest mountains.
The ADPS breast badge demonstrates 
 pride in ourselves, our agency and our accomplishments. The agency's motto of 
 "Courteous Vigilance" provides troopers with guidance and foundation. The 
 flag's black border serves as a memorial for troopers killed in the line of 
 duty.
Designed by the Department's Silver Anniversary Committee, the 
 AZDPS flag made its first official appearance on January 26, 1994, during the 
 agency's 25th anniversary celebration at AZDPS headquarters in Phoenix."
 
Daniel Rentería, 22 September 2024
 
 
 
 
