viral post Shared by X New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick claims that she was wearing her badge upside down by mistake.

Is her badge upside down?

She has already not instilled confidence. It seems even worse if you don’t even know how to wear your badge, right? pic.twitter.com/sq7QSzG6kl

— Ryan Cleckner (@RyanCleckner) January 1, 2025

Verdict: False

A New Orleans Police Department spokesperson denied the validity of this claim in an email to Check Your Fact. According to the department’s website, the superintendent’s badge is intentionally worn upside down.

Fact check:

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X’s post, which has been viewed more than 100,000 times, claims Mr Kirkpatrick was wearing his badge upside down.

“Is her badge upside down? She’s already not instilling confidence – it seems even worse when she doesn’t even know how to wear her badge, right?” the post reads. There is. The post also includes a photo of Kirkpatrick in uniform. In the photo, she wears her badge upside down.

That claim is false. According to new orleans police websiteThe superintendent’s badge is intentionally worn upside down.

“Historically, police chiefs wore their badges upside down (upside down) compared to the badges worn by other police officers. This was originally done in the late 1800s, It was started as a way to stand out among the rest of the police force. It is also symbolic in that the superintendent alone carries the weight and authority of the police department and is responsible for leading it.” It is stated on the site.

Similarly, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports to support the claim. In fact, the opposite is true. January 2, UK-based outlet complete facts debunked this claim and reported that the superintendent’s badge was intentionally worn upside down. (Related: Did NYPD name ‘Amelia Carter’ as subway fire victim?)

Additionally, a New Orleans Police Department spokesperson denied the validity of this claim in an email to Check Your Fact.

“In response to this request, we can assure you that this claim is inaccurate,” the same spokesperson said.