LEO Gifts

[VultureChow]

So I remember Savannah (I think) mentioning that she had some cool pins made up for LEO gifts one year. I thought that would be fun to do. I'm hoping to get some cute junior police/ranger badges made up. I'm reaching out to a few friends in the promo business to see if I can get a short run of these:

With an appropriate logo of course. Here's what I have so far:

Any suggestions to make it a little more Law Enforment-y

[junglesmacks]

I went looking for pictures of donuts to photoshop into a BRC badge.. and now I'm totally craving one. Thanks.

[Savannah]

It wasn't my idea, VultureChow, but I wish it was.

Maybe I'll do it this year.

[VultureChow]

I thought about putting the man in handcuffs, but I want to be nice, not sarcastic.

Also, I give you The Priestly.



A chocolate Timbit in a jelly doughnut.

[VultureChow]

It wasn't my idea, VultureChow, but I wish it was.

Maybe I'll do it this year.

Oops... Some awesome chick on this board mentioned it.

[Savannah]

I thought about putting the man in handcuffs, but I want to be nice, not sarcastic.

Right. If I have a positive interaction with some cheerful law enforcement I would like the gift to reflect that.

[BBadger]

I thought their mere presence was gift enough?

[AntiM]

I had handmade bead pendants for a few years, and most of the officers liked those. Gifts for the spouse at home, mostly.

[junglesmacks]

I thought their mere presence was gift enough?

No, you're thinking of my presence..



Go ahead. Say it.
"I was wondering who farted!"

[BBadger]

I thought their mere presence was gift enough?

No, you're thinking of my presence..

Typo. My bad!

[VultureChow]

I started thinking about it after someone revived the police thread.

Truthfully, all of my experiences were pleasant. It helped that as I flew in I carried zero contraband and did not spend much time at the big sound camps. They're human beings too and I like to think that creating positive experiences for them could carry over into their dealings with other Burners.

/I think I'll add the year to the design somewhere.

[Sham]

I think I was the person who mentioned I made pins for LEO's. It was a very cool 2" pin that had a police shield, American flag and the BM logo on it.

I kept them in my backpack and would offer them to friendly police along the way, but realized they were concerned that I was digging in my bag for "something" for them. I pinned a few on my hat and offered them from there. If they wanted an extra, they were ok at that point with me getting another one from my backpack.

This past year, I went over to a Pershing County Sheriff car after seeing them snap a few photos of some amazing art on the playa. It turns out that they were enjoying the event as much or more so than the participants. I'll bet we talked for 15 minutes and I gave them some great swag to take home. One asked for an extra necklace for his wife!

[VultureChow]

I think I was the person who mentioned I made pins for LEO's. It was a very cool 2" pin that had a police shield, American flag and the BM logo on it.

I kept them in my backpack and would offer them to friendly police along the way, but realized they were concerned that I was digging in my bag for "something" for them. I pinned a few on my hat and offered them from there. If they wanted an extra, they were ok at that point with me getting another one from my backpack.

This past year, I went over to a Pershing County Sheriff car after seeing them snap a few photos of some amazing art on the playa. It turns out that they were enjoying the event as much or more so than the participants. I'll bet we talked for 15 minutes and I gave them some great swag to take home. One asked for an extra necklace for his wife!

Yep. It was you!

Thanks for the idea. I'm obviously stealing it! And thanks for the heads up about how to gift them without looking suspicious.

[Dr. Pyro]

Thanks for the idea. I'm obviously improving upon it!

There, fixed it for you.

[ygmir]

It wasn't my idea, VultureChow, but I wish it was.

Maybe I'll do it this year.

Oops... Some awesome chick on this board mentioned it.

indeed!!

I think I was the person who mentioned I made pins for LEO's. It was a very cool 2" pin that had a police shield, American flag and the BM logo on it.

[VultureChow]

It wasn't my idea, VultureChow, but I wish it was.

Maybe I'll do it this year.

Oops... Some awesome chick on this board mentioned it.

indeed!!

I think I was the person who mentioned I made pins for LEO's. It was a very cool 2" pin that had a police shield, American flag and the BM logo on it.

[theCryptofishist]

eplaya gender follies. will the fun never end?

[junglesmacks]

I think it just did.

[BBadger]

Rule #30.

[Sham]

Ygmir's fun may end very soon after his unrequested gender change, performed by me and my Swiss army knife!

[ygmir]

Ygmir's fun may end very soon after his unrequested gender change, performed by me and my Swiss army knife!

[media]

[JayBobBoy]

This is a fantastic idea...I love it that you will be (one of) our goodwill ambassador to the LEO's. You are exactly right that it will help with attitude adjustment.

I'm planning on making some pendant necklaces as gifts as well, I think I'll tailor a few to be specific to the LEO's.

My interactions have always been positive and the only time I saw any police taking action, it was to provide medical help to a burner who had gone a little too far with their party. I'd love to be able to reward the LEO's who are there to make our burn fun & safe!

[VultureChow]

Ygmir's fun may end very soon after his unrequested gender change, performed by me and my Swiss army knife!

Testiculos habet et bene pendentes!

[ygmir]

Ygmir's fun may end very soon after his unrequested gender change, performed by me and my Swiss army knife!

Testiculos habet et bene pendentes!

is Crocodile Dundee Catholic?

[theCryptofishist]

Aren't they already good pendents?

[VultureChow]

Ygmir's fun may end very soon after his unrequested gender change, performed by me and my Swiss army knife!

Testiculos habet et bene pendentes!

is Crocodile Dundee Catholic?

According to Wikipedia he is. Did not know that.

[some seeing eye]

I have long been an advocate of a charm offensive with the LEO's. In selecting slogans or words on LEO gifts here is an idea: something that is authentic to the higher aspirations of the LEO culture and the Nevada culture/ and something that reenforces participants desires about what we want LEO's focused on. Here are some ideas: "Protecting the Black Rock Desert", "Keeping Burning Man Participants Safe", "A Force For Good", "We're Here to Help". Sure readers can come up with more.

Also a lot of maker spaces have laser engravers which make small runs of lettering inexpensive. Check ahead on what materials they can engrave.

[Savannah]

I have long been an advocate of a charm offensive with the LEO's. In selecting slogans or words on LEO gifts here is an idea: something that is authentic to the higher aspirations of the LEO culture and the Nevada culture/ and something that reenforces participants desires about what we want LEO's focused on. Here are some ideas: "Protecting the Black Rock Desert", "Keeping Burning Man Participants Safe", "A Force For Good", "We're Here to Help". Sure readers can come up with more.

Also a lot of maker spaces have laser engravers which make small runs of lettering inexpensive. Check ahead on what materials they can engrave.

That idea is all kinds of fabulous.

[FIGJAM]

"To Protect and Serve"

[Sham]

"To Protect and Serve"

Trademark this quick, before someone takes it!