Yes it is a tie tack and its still available from the academy PX. (I use mine on occation)... and as far as the bow tie.. thats only a "motor thing". We (CHP) must wear some type of neck wear if you have any jacket on. If you have the "green jacket" on you need to wear a tie or bow tie if your a motor. The everyday blue jacket.... you can wear a "dicky" fake turtle-neck thing if you don't want to wear the tie.
