Pinkerton Trivia Page - Pinkerton CPP Items




In 1988, Pinkertons was purchased by California Plant Protection (CPP). They kept the Pinkerton name because it is so recognizable. Here is a selection of a few CPP items, and a few items from after the takover, showing the connection between the two names.


CPP Items

This CPP patch doesn't have the word Pinkerton on it, so is probably from before the takeover.

This patch has the words "CALIFORNIA PLANT PROTECTION", the CPP logo and the words "SECURITY".
Pinkerton patch
This CPP patch doesn't have the word Pinkerton on it, so is probably from before the takeover.

This patch has the letters "CPP", the CPP logo and the words "SECURITY SERVICE".
Pinkerton patch
This patch has the CPP logo and the words "SECURITY SERVICE". CPP button
This patch just shows the CPP logo. CPP button
After California Plant Protection purchased Pinkertons, a new button appears on the Pinkerton uniforms. You can see a CPP on this button.

This button is from a jacket with a "CPP/PINKERTON" badge of the sleeve.
CPP button
This patch shows the connection between the two companies.

This rectangular patch is dark blue or purple and has white lettering with a new gold style logo and gold outline. It has the words "CPP/Pinkerton" and "PRIVATE SECURITY". It is seen here on a jacket sleeve.
Pinkerton patch
This is the same patch as above, except with a black background. Pinkerton patch


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Updated 12 Nov 2000