SBI Symbols
The mission of the State Bureau of Investigation is to establish justice in the society through an independent, comprehensive investigation of crimes in order to bring the perpetrators to justice, regardless of their positions, connections and resources.
The mission is revealed in symbolism. The symbol presents a rethinking of the State Emblem of Ukraine (a trident) in combination with a shield and a sword. The shield denotes the protection of human rights and freedoms. The sword is a symbol of the inevitability of punishment, and at the same time an instrument for establishing justice (it is worth mentioning the famous parable of King Solomon).
We have chosen the motto in Latin
«Fiat justitia, ne pereat mundus»
It means:
‘’Let justice be done, though the world perish".
This phrase has a history: Its wording has developed along with humanity's views on justice.
The original saying is attributed to a Roman consul who lived in the first century BC: "Fiat Justitia ruat caelum" - "Let justice be done, though the heavens may fall".
“Pereat mundus, fiat justitia" - "Even if the world perishes, justice must be done" - is mentioned as the slogan of the German emperor of the 16th century AD Ferdinand I.
Some scholars considered this expression one of the favorites of Immanuel Kant.
In the twentieth century, when the destruction of the world became not a metaphor but a real threat, Ludwig von Mises rethought this expression: “We do not believe that there are people who in a literal sense understand the old principle of fiat justitia pereat mundus. In fact, they want to say: fiat justitia, ne pereat mundus [Let justice be done, though the world perish]. They do not want to destroy society by means of the law."
On the 19th May 2019, by the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 292/2019 the symbols of the State Bureau of Investigation were approved.
DECREE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE No. 292/2019 On the Symbols of the State Bureau of Investigation
1. Establish the emblem and flag of the State Bureau of Investigation.
2. To approve the following:
Description of the emblem of the State Bureau of Investigation,
Image of the emblem of the State Bureau of Investigation,
Description of the flag of the State Bureau of Investigation,
Image of the flag of the State Bureau of Investigation,
The procedure for using the emblem and flag of the State Bureau of Investigation.
3. This Decree shall enter into force on the day of its publication.
President of Ukraine P. POROSHENKO
The 19th May 2019
APPROVED
by the Decree of the President of Ukraine
dated as of the 19th May 2019 No. 292/2019
DESCRIPTION
of the Emblem of the State Bureau of Investigation
The emblem of the State Bureau of Investigation is a dark blue five-sided shield with a silver border. A silver elongated hexagon with parallel sides is presented in the center of the shield. Two elongated silver parallelograms are presented on both sides of this hexagon.
The inscription "SBI" in silver letters is presented at the bottom of the shield.
Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine I. RAININ
APPROVED
by the Decree of the President of Ukraine
dated as of the 19th May 2019 No. 292/2019
IMAGE
of the Emblem of the State Bureau of Investigation
Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine I. RAININ
APPROVED
by the Decree of the President of Ukraine
dated as of the 19th May 2019 No. 292/2019
DESCRIPTION
of the Flag of the State Bureau of Investigation
The flag of the State Bureau of Investigation is a rectangular piece of fabric of dark blue color with a width to length ratio of 2:3.
A silver elongated hexagon with parallel sides is presented in the center of the piece of fabric. Two elongated silver parallelograms are presented on both sides of this hexagon. The height of the hexagon image is 1/2 the width of the canvas.
The sides of the piece of fabric are identical.
Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine I. RAININ
APPROVED
by the Decree of the President of Ukraine
dated as of the 19th May 2019 No. 292/2019
IMAGE
of the Flag of the State Bureau of Investigation
Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine I. RAININ
APPROVED
by the Decree of the President of Ukraine
dated as of the 19th May 2019 No. 292/2019
PROCEDURE
for Using the Emblem and Flag
of the State Bureau of Investigation
- The emblem and flag of the State Bureau of Investigation shall be official unique symbols indicating affiliation with the State Bureau of Investigation.
- The emblem of the State Bureau of Investigation shall be placed in the office of the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation, can be reproduced on departmental awards of the State Bureau of Investigation, letterheads of the State Bureau of Investigation and regional authorities of the State Bureau of Investigation, on administrative buildings and facilities of the State Bureau of Investigation, as well as on vehicles of the State Bureau of Investigation.
- The flag of the State Bureau of Investigation shall be installed in the office of the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation, on administrative buildings and facilities of the State Bureau of Investigation and may be used during official events and ceremonies conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation.
- Reproduction of images of the emblem and flag of the State Bureau of Investigation may be performed in a single color and is allowed in sizes appropriate to the purpose of their use, in compliance with the established proportions.
- The image of the emblem and flag of the State Bureau of Investigation may be reproduced on printed, informational and souvenir products, in film, video and photo materials issued by the State Bureau of Investigation or made to its order.
- In other cases, the specifics of the use of the emblem and flag of the State Bureau of Investigation shall be determined by the Director of the State Bureau of Investigation.
Head of the Administration of the President of Ukraine I. RAININ