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I see a lot of cars in the PD parking lot with a 1* shield logo sticker slapped on.  I have asked a few of the vehicle owners if they know what it means.  I usually get a vague response about a “police symbol” or some such generic exposition. I bought a Columbia River Knife and Tool M16 SRT folder back in the early 2000’s.  Included in the knife’s box was a paragraph with a nice explanation about the 1* logo that was engraved on the blade: Gary Paul Johnston knows what it’s like to put your life on the line daily. He did it as a commander with the … Continue reading →