Scott No: 2839-44
Serial number: 1998-4
Values in set: 4
Date of issue: February 28, 1998
Designers: Yan BingWu; Luo Hong
Size: 50*30mm
Perforation: 12
Sheet composition: 40
Printing process: offset

The stamp set The Chinese People's Police, catalog number 1998-4, was issued on February 20, 1998. It consists of six stamps, produced using offset printing. The stamps measure 50×30 mm, with a perforation gauge of 12 degrees. Each sheet contains 40 stamps. The stamps were designed by Yan Bingwu and Luo Hong and printed by Henan Post and Telecommunications Printing Factory.

This stamp set comprehensively presents the duties and character of different branches of the People's Police, depicting the public security force's mission of safeguarding social stability and protecting the lives and property of the people. It showcases the spirit of the People's Police—loyalty to duty and selfless dedication—and celebrates the era-defining image of public security officers in maintaining social order and safeguarding national stability.

Stamp Designs and Historical Background

Golden Shield

The main subject is the emblem of the People's Police. The emblem is the symbol of the public security force, representing loyalty, justice, and protection. The golden shield symbolizes that the People's Police are a solid defense line protecting the people.

Rapid Response

The design depicts criminal police in an emergency operation. Criminal police are responsible for investigating criminal cases and combating crime. The image shows them springing into action upon receiving orders, rapidly deploying, and fighting criminals.

Police-Civilian Joint Defense

The design presents police officers going to the grassroots level and working with the public to carry out public order prevention. It reflects the concept that public security work relies on the people, with police and civilians working together to build a safe society.

Traffic Management

The design shows traffic police directing and channeling traffic on the road. Traffic police maintain road traffic order, ensure road safety, and safeguard the orderly operation of urban traffic.

Fire Prevention and Firefighting

The design depicts fire police rushing to a fire scene to carry out firefighting and rescue. Fire officers and soldiers confront danger directly, carry out emergency rescue and disaster relief, and protect the lives and property of the people.

Guardians of the National Gateway

The design portrays border police stationed at the border. Border police guard the frontiers of the motherland, safeguard the national border, and maintain tranquility in border areas.

Artistic and Design Features

The stamp set uses a realistic painting style, with strong dynamic imagery and bright, solid colors. Each stamp focuses on the functions of one police branch, with typical scenes and resolute figures. The images use realistic techniques to reproduce frontline duty scenes, vividly presenting the work moments of police officers in different posts, and shaping the solemn and martial collective image of the People's Police on stamps.