I'm not sure they're going to hang a plaque on the wall for this honor, but the Washingon State Patrol was just named America's "Best-Dressed State Law Enforcement Agency" by the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors.

First off: The National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors? Wow. There's a trade association for everything.

Secondly, I'd feel a whole lot better if I ever got pulled over by a trooper in a bow tie:

Judges were impressed by the Washington troopers' formal uniform, which includes the black bow tie on a long-sleeved blue shirt, with darker blue pocket flaps, epaulets and cuffs. (Link)