The Best Dressed Public Safety Department Award® Competition is one of the association’s oldest recognition programs; its roots date back to the late ’70s. From well known departments to agencies in tiny towns, many have earned a best dressed nod.
The NAUMD Best Dressed Public Safety Department Award program is open to all law enforcement, public safety, government entity, and first responder departments regardless of size. A department may enter its entire uniform program, or may choose to enroll a smaller, specialized unit for consideration.
All winning departments and their suppliers receive award plaques
This year, 13 departments made the best dressed list, representing seven NAUMD suppliers and distributors. Here’s a quick look at each:
Large Department
Arizona Department of Public Safety
Spiewak
the program consists of multiple options available to all troopers. The program includes both a Class A and B uniforms with many features, and a new fabrication consisting of 74% Polyester/ 24% Wool/ and 2% Lycra, giving the garments additional stretch and comfort.
Small Department
Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office
Caplan’s
These new uniforms include important upgrades such as a moisture management fabric to improve comfort. Additionally, the new FlexRS vest carrier redistributes weight from the duty belt, giving officers a more balanced load.
Highway Patrol
Colorado Highway Patrol
Spiewak
The CSP uniform program includes Class A, B, and Class C options, as well as several choices in outerwear. A reversible hi vis ANSI softshell jacket/liner is windproof, waterproof and breathable, while the ANSI parka has a drop-in hood, functional pit zips and front and back rain shed yokes.
Government Agency
United States Army
Fechheimer
The U.S. Army earned top honors for the service dress uniform that is commonly known as the “Pinks and Greens.” The program is comprised of trousers/slacks, shirt and dress coats, an all weather coat, dress tie and socks, gloves and other insignia and accessories. Functionality and comfort took precedent in the design, including a premium lining in the dress coat and pattern shaping.
Government Agency
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Police
Galls
Class A poly/wool uniforms are the hallmark of this department. Garments are colored in blue, and a light blue stripe appears on the pant leg. Small design features such as pen pockets on the chest and reflective elements on the sleeves add safety and function to this professional look.
Park Rangers
Chester County Parks and Preservation
Witmer Public Safety Group
The rangers’ look needed to emulate the classic, easily identifiable universal brand of the American park ranger. This was achieved by utilizing a dress and patrol uniform that works together, topped with a flat hat or cap.
Emergency Services – Large Firehouse
DC’s Fire and EMS
Gall’s Muscatello’s
Station wear manufactured by Crew Boss with Tecasafe Plus provide fibers that contain Active Moisture Management. The uniform is comfortable, hypoallergenic, easy to wear, and more durable than chemically treated FR fabrics. Inherently flame-resistant, the protection comes “built in” and will never wash or wear out.
Emergency Services – Medical
Urgences-Santé, Emergency Services
Logistik Unicorp
Paramedics require identifications and high tech fabrics that have special finishes for enhanced breathability, anti-bacterial and stain resistance. Reflective materials offer one of the brightest reflective products in the industry for safety and visibility.
Bike Patrol
Terrebonne Police Department
Logistik Unicorp
This refreshed bike patrol program of four different garments. A hi-visibility jacket, a two-toned polo shirt, a 3XDRY t-shirt and a stretch bike-pant that easily converts to shorts. The jacket and polo are decorated with shoulder crests and reflective lettering to give a better visibility at night.
Honor Guard
Collier County Sheriff’s Department
Flying Cross
Honor Guard outfits are colored in gray, a shade not often associated with such units. The department wears a gray dress coat, and gray pants striped with gold. A campaign hat completes this very polished look.
Motorcycle Unit
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department
Galls
The Motorcycle Unit incorporates improved textile technologies into its uniforms, which provides more stretch and comfort to fabrics while maintaining colorfastness and durability.
K-9 Unit
Lancaster Police Department
Galls
Galls, K9 handlers wear a police tactical Class A poly-cotton blend uniform with embroidered badge, name and LPD insignias.
Tactical Uniform
NSW Police Public Order & Riot Squad
Logistik Unicorp
Worn by 6,000 members, these garments are highly technical and include many features such as integrated knee pads, multi pocket systems and reinforced seat patch to support a high-performance end user with a unique requirement.
