It became apparent to them that collecting insignia was popular with many Police, Fire, Ambulance and Emergency Services personnel. It was also realised that there was no organisation catering to their needs in Australia. A public meeting was held in June 1984 and the Association was formed. Full Members' also receive a current list of other members with whom they can correspond and entry fees to swap meets are subsidised by the Association. The Association holds regular 'swap meets' where members get together and exchange insignia.
Members often travel to other states and some have even travelled overseas in pursuit of badges.
Occasionally public displays of members' collections are held in shopping centres and other venues. The remainder consist of various Law Enforcement Agency personnel and civilians. Past patrons of the Police Insignia Collectors Association of Australia include 2 State Governors and an Assistant Commissioner of Police. Page Design Paul Britton. Content Paul Britton.