Customs and traditions

The AFP symbols represent the AFP's instruments of rank and authority and distinctly identify members of the AFP from those of other police services.

These symbols include:

• the badge
• the AFP emblem
• the police flag
• the shoulder patch and rank insignia

Recognition and Ceremonial is the guardian of the AFP Customs and Traditions.

An account of the organisation's history can be found at:

• Australian Federal Police - The First Thirty Years (PDF 6.5MB)

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