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FOCUS SUMMARY The 2012 NAUMD Best Dressed Public Safety Competition winners are from departments all over the country. See what makes their uniforms stand out from the rest. MORE INFORMATION www.naumd.com By Jennifer Gavigan Uniforms & Accessories NAUMD NAMES BEST DRESSED DEPARTMENTS The North Ameri- can Association of Uniform Manufac- turers & Distributors (NAUMD) released the winners of its annual Best Dressed Public Safety Competition, a program that calls at- tention to the important role uniforms play in law enforcement and public safety. Now in its 34th year, the Best Dressed Public Safety Competition is open to departments across North America. En- tries 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. Judges review each department's professional appearance and uniform diversity, paying close attention to de- tail 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 pub- lic immediately identify the wearer as a professional law enforcement officer? WINNER Under 200 Officers Uniform Den for Evanston, Ill. Police Department Officers of the Evanston, Ill. Police Department wear uniforms from Uniform Den. The department is committed to a partnership with the Evanston community, serving it professionally and lawfully. All members of the department strive to enhance this partnership with the community and to solve problems as part of their daily tasks. They recognize that maintenance of the highest standards of ethics and integrity is imperative for the continued improvement of local policing in Evanston, which includes a professional-looking appearance. Photo of Evanston, Ill. Police Department. 40 LAW and ORDER I May 2012