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NAUMD BEST DRESSED DEPARTMENTS WINNER Under 100 Officers Red the Uniform Tailor for Manchester Township, N.J. Police The men and women who don the blue and gray uniform of the Manches- ter Township, N.J. Police Department are charged with providing the highest degree of service and protection to the citizens of their community, and those who visit. The uniform is from Red the Uniform Tailor and was changed from the traditional blues and cap type, to the gray and blue uniform with a Stetson hat. The Manchester patches symbolize: Handshake depicting the brotherhood of all mankind, Courage and Strength of Mind, to Administer Justice and Fair- ness to all. Photo of Manchester Township, N.J. Police Department. WINNER Over 200 Officers Galls for Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officers wear Galls uniforms. They respond to natural and manmade disasters and search and rescue missions. Specialized response units are equipped to operate by air, land and sea. The division is a partner in Florida's Mutual Aid Plan, administered by the Department of Community Affairs. The division works with other law enforcement agencies to provide intelligence and security support, general law enforcement services, and critical incident investigations. Mission Statement: Protecting Florida's natural resources and people through proactive and responsive law enforcement services. WINNER Under 50 Officers Galls for Mint Hill, N.C. Police Department The Mint Hill, N.C. PD uses the "Fechheimer" line of uni- forms and according to Chief Tim Ledford, they have been pleased with the comfort, style and durability of their prod- uct. Ledford orders through Galls Uniform and has been "extremely pleased with the service and quality of this dis- tributor. If any issues arise, Galls has been very quick to re- spond and correct any problems. To me, this is an important aspect I look for when choosing a vendor." In addition, Led- ford said from order date until product delivery, shipping is very quick. To encourage well-dressed police officers, Mint Hill PD provides uniforms at no cost to the officer. Photo of Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Photo of Mint Hill, N.C. Police Department. www.lawandordermag.com 41