The Best Dressed Public Safety Departments of 2019

April 12, 2019

The NAUMD Best Dressed Public Safety Award Competition recognizes police departments, first responders and the suppliers for their uniform's versatility, functionality, style and professionalism.

The Toledo, Ohio, Police Department were awarded the Best Dressed in Public Safety for the Medium Size Department category. Superior Uniform Sales was the supplier.

Entries are solicited throughout fall and winter. Winners are announced at the NAUMD’s annual convention each spring.

Omaha, NE, April 12 - The North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) has announced the winners of its annual Best Dressed Public Safety Award® Competition, a program that calls attention to the important role uniforms play in law enforcement and public safety. The award celebrates the suppliers, law enforcement departments and first responders that go the extra mile to create versatile, functional and stylish uniforms that represent public safety professionals.

To some, uniforms are prosaic and ordinary, but to the countless departments who have entered the NAUMD’s Best Dressed Public Safety Award® Competition, uniforms have a greater meaning and purpose. “Uniforms have a powerful impact on how employees are perceived, and this is particularly true in law enforcement and public safety,” said Steve Zalkin, NAUMD president. “In law enforcement, a visible, uniformed public safety presence on the street, at a mall or other institution can add a sense of security and help comfort the public or allay fears.”

The 2019 Best Dressed Public Safety Award® winners are:

Toledo, Ohio, Police Department for Medium Size Department, Superior Uniform Sales, Supplier
Metropolitan Police D.C. for Large Department, Muscatello's, Supplier
Lakewood West Metro Fire Protection District, CO for First Responders, Medium Department, Elbeco, Supplier
City of Oakland Park, FL, Fire Rescue for First Responders, Small Department, Global Trading, Supplier

Judges review each department’s professional appearance and uniform diversity, paying close attention to detail and written standards. Since many officers have specific assignments and patrol details, there are many factors to consider, including the following: Does the uniform fit the job function? Is the appearance neat and do the garments fit properly? Most importantly, can the public immediately identify the wearer as a professional law enforcement officer?

Now in its 41st year, the Best Dressed Public Safety Award® Competition is open to departments across North America. Entries are solicited throughout fall and winter, and winners are announced at the NAUMD’s annual convention each spring. All winning departments and their suppliers receive plaques.

For more information about the NAUMD or the Best Dressed Public Safety Award®, visit www.naumd.com, or email Steve Zalkin, [email protected].

About NAUMD

The North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors (NAUMD) has served as the voice of the uniform and image apparel industries since 1933. Its 500+ members include manufacturers, designers, producers, and retailers of uniforms, as well as those who produce products and services for the industry at large.

The NAUMD works to protect the interests of its members through a series of advocacy, education, and public relations campaigns intended to arm them with the tools needed to retain and capture business in a global economy. The association has authored a number of position papers and has an extensive library of information from which members can further their understanding of the uniform marketplace. NAUMD also hosts an annual convention and trade show where attendees can source products, learn about trends, and gain practical, take-home knowledge to better run their business.