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Getting In
The Door
Local and state law enforcement
departments are overseen by
city, county and state offices.
Departments may have their
own purchasing agent—such as a
community outreach coordinator, or
they may rely on a purchasing agent
who works for the municipality.
Federal law enforcement
agencies—and the offices they
fall under—purchase items such
as promotional products through
approved vendors. The guidelines
for vendors and for purchasing
promotional items are established
by the Government Services
Agency (GSA). Under the GSA,
the Federal Acquisition Service
works with authorized vendors to
supply government agencies with
everything from office supplies to
service awards.
To register to become an approved
vendor, visit GSA.gov to learn about
guidelines and requirements, or
contact the Office of Small Business
Utilization for assistance in becoming
a GSA vendor.
GSA guidelines state that an item
with a value of $5 or less can be
purchased for marketing purposes
without prior approval. Items costing
more than $5 must be approved by
an appropriate administrator or head
of service or staff office. The GSA
advises against using the following
as promotional items: food, eating
utensils, clothing, toys or sporting
equipment, as these items have been
considered prohibited personal
gifts in previous rulings by the GSA’s
comptroller general.
Recognize outstanding service
and performance in a memorable
manner with a padded, 5-inch
by 7-inch diploma/certificate
cover, custom made in the U.S.
Choose the Moroccan style for a
deep-grain, textured look, or the
Vicuna for a smooth-grain, glossy
finish. The covers come in nine
colors and feature ribbon corners
for a luxe touch.
ADG Promotional Products
PPAI 111475 /
Hand out these cheeky handcuff-
handle mugs to staff and you’ll
receive a warm reception. The
ceramic mug’s handle features
a metal finish and is sized
generously to fit large hands.
Minya International Corp.
PPAI 112523 /
Keep calm and carry out
sensitive duties with the help
of an eight-inch plush Trooper
bear. The accompanying
accessories fit bears that are six
to nine inches tall.
Artistic Toy / PPAI 110753
Law En f o r cemen t
Products to pick for your law enforcement
client’s next program
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