MILLIONS SERVED   How many badges can a company make in 80 years? "Millions," says Lee Galperin Vice President of Smith & Warren, one of the country's oldest and largest badge manufacturers. . Smith & Warren recently celebrated 80 years in manufacturing. Lee estimates that the company has produced in excess of 14 million badges.  Lee stated,  "We are very proud to have served so many public safety professionals over the past 80 years.  Our loyal customers are our most valuable assets.  We truly enjoy manufacturing for these dedicated professionals."   Share Our Tradition.....Eight Decades of Badges   Smith & Warren has always offered a large selection of traditional badge designs.  Many of these designs have been in continuous use since Smith & Warren's inception back in 1925.  These designs have changed very little over the years.  In addition, Smith & Warren now has many new modern designs for departments that are looking for a more contemporary or original uniform look.   Benefit From Our Modern Methods   Technological advances in manufacturing methods have been incorporated into the Smith & Warren badge-making operations.  This has led to badges of the highest quality manufactured in the shortest time.  Smith & Warren manufacturers badges in the USA in Three (3) Weeks and they  come with a Lifetime Warranty.   Experience Our Commitment   Quality, Service and Reliability have been the cornerstones of Smith & Warren's growth in the past 80 years.  Our commitment to meeting the everyday and special events needs of our public safety departments in unsurpassed.  Meet with your Smith & Warren dealer, and find out how our commitment can work for you.

CUSTOM BADGE BOOSTS MORALE Looking to increase morale in your department?  A custom badge could be just the ticket!  Just read about the experience that the LINTON, INDIANA Police Department had when they recently purchased their new, custom designed Smith & Warren badges. Linton Police Department Seeks Badge Supplier The Linton, Indiana Police Department recently designed a custom badge with assistance from Smith & Warren.  According to former Linton Police Chief Keith McDonald, "The custom badges gave the department's morale a boost.  The residents of Linton were extremely enthusiastic in their praise for the new badges.  Our residents thought the badges gave our officers the professional and distinguished appearance they deserve." .................... Badges To Lead The Parade Former Chief McDonald contacted several badge companies about developing a custom badge for his department, but kept hearing that the turn-around time for manufacture was about three (3) months.  The Chief was hoping to have the badges in time for Linton's annual "...biggest in the state" 4th of July parade.   Former Chief McDonald said, "I contacted Smith & Warren and from the very beginning they could not have been more helpful.  I cannot say enough good about them."  The new custom Linton badges were manufactured and shipped within six (6) weeks of the first call.  Most importantly, they arrived in time for the 4th of July parade!  Need Badges............Give Smith & Warren A Call! If your department is interested in designing a custom badge, contact us via email at contact@smithwarren.com,  or call our  toll-free phone number - 800-532-2343.  We will be happy to help make your department's idea a reality.  Give morale a boost!     Please click to our website at www.smithwarren.com to see examples of other custom badges that have been designed by Smith & Warren.

FEATURED PRODUCT:   C600.........The World's BEST Serving Since Name Plate Smith and Warren brings a unique approach to the "Serving Since" Name Plate Convience of one-piece construction, with the traditional look of two pieces No moving parts for trouble-free use Durable, solid construction Economical Price This innovative product is available exclusively from Smith & Warren and can be purchased through all Authorized Dealers.  See this product at www.smithwarren.com.  Please email: contact@smithwarren.com for dealer locations or call 1-800-532-2343.     FREE COLOR CATALOG    View our catalog on line at www.smithwarren.com or rquest a copy by e-mail at  contact@smithwarren.com.

BADGE TRIVIA CHALLENGE   Many public safety professionals are also badge enthusiasts. The badge is a symbol of their life's work, passion and dedication to helping the people in their community.   Test Your Badge Knowledge   Which one of the three badge styles on the right is the most popular design in use today in the U.S.A.?   HINT: Don't be mislead by the engraving shown on these badges. These badge designs can be used by many different public safety organizations.   Email your answer to contact@smithwarren.com, subject line: Trivia All of the correct answers will be placed in a container, a blind drawing will be held, a name will be drawn and the winner will receive a gift certificate from Smith & Warren.  The winner will be announced in the Trivia Challenge section of the next edition of our newsletter.   SHARE: If you have a trivia question that you would like to see in an  upcoming newsletter, please email the question to contact@smithwarren.com.