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National Association of Police Equipment Distributors
NAPED was created to bring together law enforcement distributors, industry
professionals, and manufacturers to form a network for the purpose of
mutually sharing the vast amounts of market experience, resources and
product knowledge comprised within its membership. NAPED also acts as a
forum for manufacturers to offer special buys to its distribution members as
a group. The Association retains a Washington DC lobbying firm that
monitors and disseminates critical legislative information that is of
potential interest to the law enforcement supply industry and small
business.
Historical Information
The Benefits
The primary goal of NAPED is
to help its Members expand their markets and increase their profitability.
To that end, membership in NAPED offers the following benefits.
Support
Whether your business is large or small, local or international, when you
join NAPED, you become part of the NAPED family - a family that shares and
cares. After all, the ability of the Association's Members to lawfully work
together and help each other has become a hallmark of the organization.
Information
No business can operate effectively in today's highly competitive
marketplace without being well informed on the latest industry trends.
That's why NAPED provides its Members with information on a variety of
different topics including customer trends, new products and technologies,
and of course, business and political issues effecting our Industry. NAPED
publishes semi-annual electronic newsletters and timely industry related
broadcast email communications, all aimed at providing our Members with the
information they need to help plan their business futures.
Networking
The Law Enforcement Industry is a "people business." Accordingly,
NAPED conducts two general meetings each year, which offer Members numerous
opportunities to network with nationwide industry peers . In fact, the
NAPED Annual General Meeting and Trade Conference is considered the primary
gathering point for this kind of personal interaction in our industry.
Education
NAPED provides professional guest speakers at each of its general meetings.
Our members benefit from hearing nationally recognized experts present a
variety of relevant industry and business related topics.
Business
Resource Family Companies
NAPED provides members access to business services and financial planning
consulting firms that can assist our members in meeting the demands of an
ever changing business environment.
Collective
Buying Power
The NAPED General Members represent in excess of $800M in law enforcement
equipment sales annually. That kind of collective buying power always
attracts the best deals.
Recognition
& Credibility
Association involvement is a sign of professionalism and credibility;
customers and associates will notice when you display the NAPED logo. Of
course, it won't make sales all by itself, but it will tell everyone that
you subscribe to a set of commendable business principles. This reputation
of credibility will serve you as you continue to grow your business.
Code
of Conduct
The National Association of Police Equipment Distributors members recognize
that the products and services they provide have a significant impact on
the quality of life for the entire public. Their customers in the Law
Enforcement and Security communities protect the public's safety and
property. The membership's goal is to provide the tools and services that
allow these brave men and women to do their job as safely as possible.
NAPED members strive to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism,
competence, integrity, and customer service. Accordingly, they adhere to
the NAPED Code of
Conduct.
Annual General Meeting &
Conference
NAPED presents a conference and trade show every spring where General Members can
spend personal time with key, decision making personnel from leading law
enforcement product manufacturing companies. The conference also offers the
opportunity to socialize and build long term positive relationships with
manufacturers and fellow members. The 2010 AGM is scheduled for August 7-11,
at the Sanibel Harbour Resort on beautiful Sanibel Island, Florida.
2010 Winter Meeting
NAPED convenes a Winter General Members business meeting in conjunction
with the Shooting & Hunting Outdoor Trade Show. The 2010 SHOT Show
Exhibition is scheduled for January 19-22, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV. This
gathering hosts Board of Director's and General Member's meetings and
serves as a forum to discuss pending NAPED issues. The Association also
hosts a joint reception with Law & Order Magazine. Potential new
General Members and exhibitors are cordially invited to attend the
reception. Our 2010 Winter General Meeting host hotel is the
Flamingo Hotel & Casino located just minutes from the
Sands Expo & Convention Center.
Future NAPED Meeting
Dates
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Newsletter Posting
Schedule
NAPED publishes meeting specific newsletters throughout the year. The
current and previously published newsletters are available in the "Members
Only Area" of our web site. We offer the following future
posting schedule to assist you. We will make every effort to meet the
following schedule.
WGM Meeting
Edition: January 12th, 2010
AGM Invitation Edition: February 28th, 2010
AGM Edition June 30th, 2010
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