So, I got my FPID card from the Paterson PD about a month ago. The thing is pretty damn flimsy and I'd like to get it laminated. I asked my uncle about it (works as a detective in the PD) and he told me not to. Is there any reason I shouldn't get it laminated?

So, I got my FPID card from the Paterson PD about a month ago. The thing is pretty damn flimsy and I'd like to get it laminated. I asked my uncle about it (works as a detective in the PD) and he told me not to. Is there any reason I shouldn't get it laminated?

I always have. My social security card too. Not suppose to do that either. Once they make replacements quick, easy, and free, I'll stop laminating them.

I laminated mine. I went to staples - they used a luggage tag sized one....

I did mine as well. I also took it to STAPLES.

Yep..... Laminated mine also

Laminated here as well. Had it done at a UPS store for a buck and some change.

Laminated here as well. Had it done at a UPS store for a buck and some change.

1+ for lamination!

My PD actually did it for me when I picked it up.

My PD actually did it for me when I picked it up.

We always did..I THINK they still do. I'll have to check with the BCI Det when I see him

My PD actually did it for me when I picked it up.

Now that you say this, I think my old town (Aberdeen) did for me as well. Holmdel didn't though.

My town did not laminate mine, I went straight from picking it up at the PD to Staples to have it laminated. Gone through several transactions, and not one problem. As stated before....once these cards are easy and cheap to replace, I MAY consider not having them laminated.

Berkeley Township Police laminated mine before they handed it over to me.

Mine has been laminated for over twenty years. It's never been an issue...

I laminated mine. I went to staples - they used a luggage tag sized one....

 

+1 it only costs ~1 buck and it gives it a lot of protection from the wallet.

I got mine done for free at Staples.

 

Free because the laminating machine failed with my card inside!!!

It took 20 mins to free the card without chewing it up......that was a long long 20 mins.

My PD dept told me it was fine to laminate and also trim the sides so it would fit in my wallet correctly !!!!

The detective told me that I should go get it laminated.

Mine has been laminated since the first day I got it 39 years ago, Used it many times for purchases, never been an issue.

I asked my uncle about it (works as a detective in the PD) and he told me not to. Is there any reason I shouldn't get it laminated?

 

 

Seems like a question for your confused uncle....did he give any reason for his bad answer?

My PD told me to go to Staples and get it laminated.

So, I got my FPID card from the Paterson PD about a month ago. The thing is pretty damn flimsy and I'd like to get it laminated. I asked my uncle about it (works as a detective in the PD) and he told me not to. Is there any reason I shouldn't get it laminated?

 

 

Do it. My PD did it in the the station.

my old town told me not to as well. No explanation. I did promptly have it laminated anyway. My new town suggested I get it laminated.

 

Probably not a law or SOP, most likely some cop wives tale that it's not allowed.

 

 

Mine has always been laminated, SS card as well. Never had any problems

Caso's has the machine and they do it for free!

Caso's has the machine and they do it for free!

 

Lisa laminated mine when i got my Saiga at Caso`s

 

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Berkeley did mine for me. I guess they felt guilty after a 6 month wait for a replacement.

The detective at my town told me he doesn't think it would be a problem, however, he said he wouldn't be surprised if there was some stupid law written somewhere that you can't laminate it (just like the first line on the back of the SS card).