It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make, sell or give away any badge containing the words "Police Department, City of Tacoma," or any words of a similar nature thereupon in such a manner as to mislead the public. The badge is the official badge of the Police Department of the City of Tacoma, unless the badge is made upon a written order, signed by the Chief of Police of the City of Tacoma or the City Manager of the City of Tacoma.
(Ord. 7355 § 1, 1920-10-27)
Any person found guilty of a violation of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine in a sum not to exceed $500.00, or by imprisonment in the Pierce County Jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 7355 § 2, 1920-10-27; Ord. 22600 § 36, 1981-12-29)