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Virginia - Albemarle County Police Department Antique/Vintage Police Show

Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: Albemarle County Office Building - 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Lieutenant James Bond of the Albemarle County Police Department in Charlottesville, Virginia is hosting a antique/vintage police show.  The purpose of the show will be to educate the public on the rich history, traditions and sacrifices of America's Police Officers with a goal of raising funds to contribute to a memorial fund designed to aid the families of officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

We are looking for officers, collectors or departments interested in displaying memorabilia, reenacting in uniform, Police Bagpipe units, Police Honor Guards as well as vintage police cars and vehicles.  There will be an honor competition held during the event.  Collectors will be allowed to swap, trade & sell patches etc.   If you are interested in participating please contact Lieutenant Bond directly.

Come out, show your pride and be part of this worthy event!

For additional information:
Lieutenant J. Bond, phone: 434-296-5874 or 434-531-5388
email:  bondj@albemarle.org

 

2008 National Police Collector's Show July 25 - 27, 2008 Louisville, Kentucky

The 2008 National Police Collector's Show will be held in Louisville, Kentucky beginning on July 25, 2008. Set-up for table holders and assistants ONLY will be held on Friday night, with a hospitality room for all attendees to follow. The show will be open to all collectors on Saturday and Sunday. Show awards will be presented on Sunday.

CALENDAR:

Friday July 25
5PM to 9PM - Registration and Set-up (Table holders and assistants only)
9PM - 11:30 PM - Hospitality Room and Future Show Site Voting

Saturday July 26
8AM - Additional Set-up Time (Table Holders and assistants only)
9AM - Show opens to all collectors
5PM - Show Hall Closes

Sunday July 27
8AM - Additional Set-up Time (Table Holders and assistants only)
9AM - Show opens to all collectors
3PM - Show ends

HOTEL INFORMATION:

The host hotel will be the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center located at 9700 Bluegrass Parkway in Louisville, KY 40299. It is located approximately ten miles from the Louisville International Airport and provides free shuttle service to and from the airport. The hotel has complimentary parking, an on-site restaurant, and room service. Guests will also enjoy the Tropidome, a 16,000 square foot area with an indoor heated pool, game room and fitness center. There is also a beauty salon, barbershop, tanning facilities and a billiard room with two billiard tables and electronic dartboard. In addition to that, there are over 50 restaurants within a two mile radius of the hotel. There are also two major shopping malls within a few miles of the hotel.

The room rates for the show are $80.00 per night + tax. These rates are secured for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights on the week of the show. The hotel will begin accepting reservations on October 1, 2007, and the rates will be honored until two weeks before the show. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (502) 491-4830. Special requests for non-smoking rooms will be honored on a first come - first serve basis as long as they are available.

If you plan to stay longer than the room block allows, please contact the show host for information on receiving the same rate for your entire stay.

The show hall is located directly behind the hotel in a dedicated convention center. No hotel rooms are attached directly to the convention center. Loading and unloading of displays is very easy at this venue, as they can be brought in through the front doors or through a garage door in the rear of the convention center.

GENERAL ADMISSION:

General admission to the show is available for $3 per day, and $5 for a two-day pass. There will be no early-bird passes for the Friday set-up or early set-up on Saturday or Sunday. There will be no exceptions to this rule, as it undermines the security of the show hall. All admission fees will be collected by and donated to the Louisville Metro Police Explorers.


TABLE/DISPLAY SPACE INFORMATION:

226 tables are available at $70.00 each. The tables are eight feet long and 30 inches wide. Each table is clothed and provided with two chairs. Wall space is very limited. Requests are still being taken for wall space, but I am unable to guarantee that any requests will be filled. The purchase of table space provides the holder with all-access admission passes for himself/herself and one assistant. These passes will provide entry into the show hall on both days of the show as well as the Friday set-up and early set-up on Saturday and Sunday. The passes must be worn at all times to gain entry into the hall.

Any collector who has a free-standing display that does not require tables can also purchase display space at a reduced rate. The display space will be sold in eight foot sections, and will not include a table or chairs. It is available for $60.00 per section, and includes two all-access passes for the displayer and an assistant. A free-standing display is REQUIRED to purchase this space. Any display that needs a table to support it requires the purchase of table space.

Nothing shall prohibit a collector from purchasing both table space and display space together.


TABLE ORDERING INFORMATION:

Table/Display Space reservations for the 2008 National Police Collectors Show are now being accepted. Reservations can be made by contacting the show host, Jim Clark, via email at jmclark0478@insightbb.com. Tables/Display Space can also be ordered and paid for online using the link below. For those without email access, you can make reservations via phone by calling (502) 931-5805 between the hours of 11AM and 11PM Eastern Standard Time.

Reservations can be made without payment; however, payment must be received within two weeks of the reservation date or the reservation will be voided. It is expected that the show will sell out early, so make reservations early (especially if you have special requests).

Requests can be made for wall space, electrical access, to be placed near other specific collectors, etc. The show host will make every effort possible to fulfill these requests, but tables/display space must be ordered with the understanding that the requests of all collectors may not be fulfilled.

All table holders who do not order and pay for tables online must send in a registration form with their payment. Acceptable forms of mail-in payments are personal check, cashier's check, and money orders. You can obtain a printer-friendly registration form >>HERE<<

For online ordering of tables through PayPal (credit cards and eCheck), CLICK >>HERE<<


SHOW BADGE:

This year's show badge was designed and produced by Paul Bodenhamer of Cruzan Badge and Emblem. It is available for $75.00. It is a two-tone gold and silver seven-point star and is hallmarked on the back. There will be a very limited number of the badges made available at the show. It is suggested that you pre-order your badge to ensure that you receive one. You can place your pre-orders by scrolling to the bottom of the page >>HERE<<.


SECURITY:

Overnight security will be provided from 9PM on Friday night until 8AM Saturday morning and again from 5PM on Saturday night to 8AM Sunday morning. This security will be provided by uniformed, off-duty Louisville Metro Police Officers.

Once the show hall has closed for the day, no collector will be allowed back inside for any reason. Should an emergency arise that would force a collector to have to depart unexpectedly after show hours, they will need to contact a member of the show committee to gain access to the show hall.


HOSPITALITY ROOM:

The hospitality room will be open to all table holders and assistants who have completed registration for the show. Non-table holders are also welcome to the hospitality room, but it is requested that they please email the show host to RSVP.

The hospitality room will have free snacks, chips, sodas, and beer. Mixed drinks will be available at a cash bar.

At 9:30 PM, the floor in the hospitality room will be open for presentations by potential sites for upcoming National Shows. Following all presentations, there will be a vote to determine the future show sites.


CHARITABLE DONATIONS:

A portion of the sale of each table will go to two charities:

Supporting Heroes: an organization that provides emotional and financial support for the families of fallen police officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel in Kentuckiana. For more information on Supporting Heroes, visit www.supportingheroes.org

Louisville Metro Police Explorers: It is the intention of the show host to provide financial support for two LMPD explorers to attend the National Police Explorers Conference. The LMPD Explorers will be providing assistance to the 2008 National Police Collectors Show by providing door security during show hours and collecting admission.


AWARDS AND DOOR PRIZES:

The door prizes are donated by the table holders. Each table holder is provided with one door prize ticket per table purchased, and additional tickets will be made available for $1.00 each. The money received from the raffle will go to help with the costs of the show and/or donated to the charitable organizations listed above. If you have items available for the raffle and would like to donate them, please bring them with you or contact the show host.

Awards will be given for Best of Show, Best Badge Display, Best Patch Display, Best Specialty Display, and Best Historical Display. Each display is eligible to win only one award.

The show host has assembled a group of well-known and knowledgeable collectors from various areas of the hobby to judge the displays. The decision of the judging panel will be final.


REPRODUCTION POLICY (BADGES AND PATCHES):

This policy applies to all areas of collecting, including but not limited to badges, patches, coins, etc. There are also additional policies listed below pertaining to other issues that have arisen at previous shows.


INTRODUCTION:

It is the intention of the 2008 National Police Collectors Show host and committee to establish a strict anti-reproduction policy. We believe that the show should be designed to promote friendship and the enjoyment of all aspects of the hobby.

We understand that there is a business end to every hobby, and without the business aspect, it would be difficult to bring new collectors into the hobby and it would eventually die. However, we also want the National Show to be a showcase for the hobby and to encourage new collectors to purchase and trade wisely for authentic police memorabilia.

We realize that this hobby is a fun and satisfying way for collectors to make friendships across the country and world. The National Show should be the pinnacle for all collectors each year and used as an opportunity to make new collecting friends, bring old friends together, and to be a destination for new members of the hobby to make connections with established members of the hobby. It should be pointed out, however, that we as a group are also maintaining the history of World and American Police Memorabilia. No historical display is worth displaying unless it contains authentic memorabilia.

It is for this reason that the following anti-reproduction policy exists for the 2008 National Police Collectors Show. If you disagree with the policy, it is okay. We can agree to disagree; however, if you disagree with it to the point that you can't or don't want to abide by it, then simply don't attend.

It should be noted that Kentucky law permits the seizure of counterfeit items sold as authentic items under the state fraud laws. Don't end up getting your stuff seized and having to deal with criminal charges because you are too stubborn to abide by this policy.


DEFINITIONS:

Authentic: Any item that was ordered by the agency listed, and used on either a uniform item or as a token of remembrance or appreciation for those assigned to that agency, or to those involved in any special group or task force. This also includes items sold as an official fund raiser.

Reproductions: Any item that is an unauthorized copy of an authentic item. This also includes items in which the basic design of an authentic item was copied, but only a few colors were changed.

Fantasy: Any item which was made for a specific agency, group, or event, but was not ordered or approved by that agency.

Bullion (Patches Only): Patches which are made of gold or silver springs and are used for presentation purposes on a plaque or blazer. These many times copy the design of other, all-cloth patches. To qualify under this definition, these patches must be made of actual metal and not metallic thread.


REPRODUCTION POLICY:

1. All reproduction items must be clearly marked as such. Tables which have reproduction items must have them in boxes or bags that are clearly marked "REPRODUCTIONS" in bold letters on all sides. If they are being displayed individually, the tables must have a sign taped on the display surface that states which items are reproductions.

2. All reproductions which are to be displayed alongside authentic items must be individually marked as such, either with a small sticker or with permanent marker directly on the surface of the items. If you don't have time to individually mark the items, then don't display them.

3. If you have several reproductions of one item, then all of them must be marked or placed in a box or bag that is marked as described above.

4. Signs which say, "Authenticity of these items is unknown", or anything to that effect, will not be sufficient. If you are unsure as to the authenticity of any item there will be plenty of reputable collectors on-hand to advise you. If there is a difference in opinion, then the item may be sold or traded as an authentic item under the discretion of the show host.

5. Due to concerns brought to the host's attention by the local offices of the FBI and TSA, reproduction badges may only be traded and can not be sold.

6. Bullion patches are easily spotted due to the materials used, and are exclusively collected by many hobbyists. Because of this, they may be sold and traded without restrictions. This is the only exception to the reproduction rule.

7. Fantasy items are permitted and do not have to be marked as such.


ADDITIONAL POLICIES:

1. No current-issue federal badges may be sold or traded at the show, regardless of authenticity. Commemorative issues, such as millennium or inaugural badges, are permitted.

2. Current-issue federal badges may not be displayed unless accompanied by a letter from an authority of the agency stating that the display holder is entitled to do so. This letter must be printed on official letterhead.

3. The sale of any reproduction badge is prohibited.

4. This show is open to any and all collectors. Law enforcement identifications will not be checked at the door, and are not necessary for entry into the show. It is advisable to limit the sale of any badge to known collectors and/or law enforcement officials. None of us want any headache involved with selling a police badge to an unknown civilian. This will be the responsibility of each table holder and not of the show, show host, or show committee.

5. Department-issued identification cards may be displayed, but the sale and/or trading of these items is prohibited for obvious reasons. It is our responsibility to police the hobby, before someone else decides that they have to do it for us.

6. At nearly every show, there tend to be one or two thefts. Please know who you are dealing with and do not allow items to leave your tables. Try to deal with one or two collectors at any given time and make others wait. Ultimately, any theft from your table is your loss.

7. The show host is a sworn law-enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the show site. Please report any thefts and/or suspicious activity to him directly.


PENALTIES:

Hopefully, these policies are clear enough to eliminate any problems. The final decision on any dispute will be solely that of the show host, and must be abided by or considered an infraction of this policy. Anyone who refuses to abide by the show policies will be forced to leave. Most of you are knowledgeable enough to know if your stuff is real or not.

Table holders will only be given one warning if there is a policy infraction. A second infraction will require the table holder to forfeit his/her table(s) and all fees associated with them with no refunds. Anyone asked to leave is banned from the remainder of the show.

Once again (THIS IS IMPORTANT), Kentucky law permits the seizure of counterfeit items sold as authentic items under our fraud laws. Don't end up getting your stuff taken and having to deal with criminal charges because you are too stubborn to abide by this policy.


DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

Directions from area major cities. All directions provided by www.mapquest.com:

Chicago, IL

Take I-90 E / I-94 E / DAN RYAN EXPY E toward EXIT 59A / INDIANA TOLL RD. 0.8 miles
Keep LEFT to take I-90 E via EXIT 59A toward INDIANA TOLL RD (Portions toll) (Crossing into INDIANA). 24.0 miles
Take the I-65 / DUNES HWY / US-12 / US-20 exit- EXIT 17- toward INDIANAPOLIS. 0.8 miles
Merge onto I-65 S toward INDIANAPOLIS (Crossing into KENTUCKY). 263.0 miles
Merge onto I-71 N toward CINCINNATI / I-64 / LEXINGTON. 0.7 miles
Merge onto I-64 E toward LEXINGTON. 8.3 miles
Take the KY-1747 S / HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY exit- EXIT 15- toward INDUSTRIAL PARK / JEFFERSONTOWN. 0.7 miles
Take the ramp toward INDUSTRIAL PARK. <0.1 miles
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto BLUEGRASS PKWY. 0.1 miles
End at 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville, KY 40299-1904, US


Cincinnati, OH

Take I-71 S toward CINCINNATI (Crossing into KENTUCKY). 25.7 miles
Merge onto I-71 S via EXIT 173 toward LOUISVILLE. 67.9 miles
Merge onto I-265 S / KY-841 S via EXIT 9A. 0.7 miles
Merge onto BROWNSBORO RD / KY-22 W via EXIT 34. 0.5 miles
Turn LEFT onto N HURSTBOURNE PKWY / KY-1747 S. 6.7 miles
Turn LEFT onto BLUEGRASS PKWY. 0.1 miles
End at 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville, KY 40299-1904, US


Indianapolis, IN

Take I-65 S (Crossing into KENTUCKY). 112.3 miles
Merge onto I-71 N toward CINCINNATI / I-64 / LEXINGTON. 0.7 miles
Merge onto I-64 E toward LEXINGTON. 8.3 miles
Take the KY-1747 S / HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY exit- EXIT 15- toward INDUSTRIAL PARK / JEFFERSONTOWN. 0.7 miles
Take the ramp toward INDUSTRIAL PARK. <0.1 miles
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto BLUEGRASS PKWY. 0.1 miles
End at 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville, KY 40299-1904, US


Lexington, KY

Take I-64 W toward LOUISVILLE / CINCINNATI. 62.0 miles
Take the KY-1747 / HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY exit- EXIT 15- toward JEFFERSONTOWN / MIDDLETOWN. 0.2 miles
Turn LEFT onto S HURSTBOURNE PKWY / KY-1747 S. 0.3 miles
Turn LEFT onto BLUEGRASS PKWY. 0.1 miles
End at 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville, KY 40299-1904, US


Nashville, TN

Take I-65 N via EXIT 88A toward LOUISVILLE (Crossing into KENTUCKY). 163.4 miles
Merge onto HENRY WATTERSON EXPY / I-264 E / US-60 E via EXIT 131-A. 7.1 miles
Merge onto I-64 E via EXIT 19A toward LEXINGTON. 2.1 miles
Take the KY-1747 S / HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY exit- EXIT 15- toward INDUSTRIAL PARK / JEFFERSONTOWN. 0.7 miles
Take the ramp toward INDUSTRIAL PARK. <0.1 miles
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto BLUEGRASS PKWY. 0.1 miles
End at 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville, KY 40299-1904, US


St. Louis, MO

Take I-64 E toward LOUISVILLE (Passing through INDIANA- then crossing into KENTUCKY). 265.8 miles
Take the KY-1747 S / HURSTBOURNE PARKWAY exit- EXIT 15- toward INDUSTRIAL PARK / JEFFERSONTOWN. 0.7 miles
Take the ramp toward INDUSTRIAL PARK. <0.1 miles
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto BLUEGRASS PKWY. 0.1 miles
End at 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy Louisville, KY 40299-1904, US


INFORMATION ON LOUISVILLE:

The city of Louisville has much to offer for all show attendees. The primary tourist attractions are historic Churchill Downs, The Kentucky Derby Museum, The Speed Art Museum, The Frazier Arms Museum, The Muhammad Ali Center, and the Louisville Slugger Baseball Bat Factory and Museum.

There are two major shopping malls within several miles of the host hotel. There are several sit-down restaurants within sight of the host hotel, as well as fast-food outlets.

For nighttime entertainment, there are two entertainment districts in the city. The first is downtown at Fourth Street Live, which includes several nightclubs and restaurants, including an Angels Night Club, Lucky Strike Bowling, Hard Rock Cafe, and Makers Mark Lounge. The second is in Louisville's Highlands area, and includes many local restaurants and bars.

For those traveling by plane and planning on traveling throughout the city, a rental car is recommended. The public transportation system will suffice, but will require lengthy waits to reach the area of the host hotel.

The weather in Louisville is hit-or-miss, but during the show time the average temperatures usually hover around 80 degrees. Shorts and short-sleeve shirts are the recommended attire for comfort. Louisville is located in the eastern time zone.

For personalized help in planning an itinerary for your stay in Louisville, contact the show host by telephone at the number below.


CONTACT INFORMATION
SHOW HOST:

Jim Clark
Telephone: (502) 931-5805
email: jmclark0478@insightbb.com
 

California - The 23rd Annual Northern California Law Enforcement Collectors Show and the Menlo Park and Ripon Police Department Emergency Vehicle Show and Recruitment Fair

October 4, 2008 - 9:00 am to  2:00 pm

Location: Ripon Community Center on Saturday Show Hosts are Mike Lynch, Doug Messer, and Brian Smith and Vehicle Show Host is Darryl Lindsay.

The show is a benefit for the Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS), the Ripon Police VIP's and the Menlo Park Police Cadets. The show is sponsored by the International Police Association (IPA) Region 29 and the Ripon Police Department.

There are 70, eight foot by 30 inch display tables available at $20.00 each.
Walk-in donations are $3 per person.

Tableholder setup starts at 8:00 am.

Awards will be presented, including the Best of Show and Chief's Award for Best Restored Emergency Vehicle.

The nearby Fairfield Inn at 4342 Salida Blvd., Modesto, 209-543-7800, is offering a corporate rate of about $82.00 plus tax. Mention the Ripon Show when you make your reservation. To reach the Fairfield Inn, take the Pelandale exit off of Highway 99 in northern Modesto.

There will be a pre-show gathering at the Fairfield Inn, 1st floor Conference room, on Friday night before the show from 1700 to 1900.

Ripon is located about 65 miles south of Sacramento on Hwy 99. Take the only Ripon exit off Hwy 99, go west and follow the signs to the City Park & community center, located at 312 West 4th St.

For Vehicle show information and reservations contact Darryl Lindsay at 650-743-4486 or email inpursuitmppd@yahoo.com

For Show information Calbadgeshows.com

For more information (or to make table reservations) contact:

Mike Lynch, P.O. Box 3212, Auburn, CA 95604-3212, or call 530-885-9420 - E-mail: lynch@psyber.com, (Make table reservation checks out to Mike Lynch)
 

3^rd Culpepper Law Enforcement Memorabilia Show, Culpepper County, Virginia

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