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.
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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 2008 AGM is scheduled for June 14-18, at the Pinehurst Resort in the Village of Pinehurst, NC

2008 Winter Meeting
Beginning in 2008, NAPED will convene a Winter General Members business meeting in conjunction with the Shooting & Hunting Outdoor Trade Show. The 2008 SHOT Show Exhibition is scheduled for February 2-3, 2008 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 2008 Winter Meeting host hotel is Harrah's Hotel & Casino located just minutes from the Convention Center. Additional hotel accommodations are being negotiated with convention services in an effort to meet everyone's room needs.

Future NAPED Meeting Dates

Last Updated 02/03/2008

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