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WILLIAM MAULDIN PRODUCTIONS, INC.
How long have you been in business?
William Mauldin Productions, Inc. started out as a voice-over recording
studio in 1966, and is now a producer of voice tracks, narrations,
radio
station IDs, program introductions, and other audio products. We
have
produced radio station audio materials for small market radio all
over the
USA. We have also produced training material for law enforcement
certification and airline training materials. We have served National
Airlines, Pan American World Airways, and Delta Air Lines.
What are your main products?
We produce audio voice-over tracks for radio stations, commercials,
corporate video and audio, and for documentary narration and television
productions.
Do you do video productions as well?
Yes, one of our main products is documentary television production
along
with narration. Our voice-over talent comes from all over the country,
many
from major market areas. The music and editing is done in-house.
What format are your products in?
Our audio products come in both analog and digital format. Our
video is
currently shot in 4:3 and 16:9 digital DVCAM and analog Betacam
SP. We edit
with Canopus products on Sony equipment.
Is the BADGE GUIDE one of your corporate products?
Yes, the BADGE GUIDE is one of our publications. We have other
books and
DVDs on this subject currently in production. Watch the website
for details.
Do you ever hire voice-over talent outside of your area?
Yes, we are always looking for voices to add to our inventory. If
you
would like to be considered for future projects, please send us
one of your
auditions. Our clients pick the voices they like from our on-hand
auditions, and rates are paid according to the project. You will
find our
address and phone numbers on the website. You must have your own
local
recording facility if you are located outside of our local areas.
BADGE GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS...
Do you sell badges?
No, we do not. We are only publishers of the materials used by
collectors to make the hobby more enjoyable.
If I wanted to buy a badge, how could I find one?
Perhaps the best way for a collector to find a badge is through
one of
the on-line auction sites and through Police Collectors News. A
classified
ad in PC News often brings excellent results.
What does a "department issue" state police badge
cost?
The collectors market has it's own set of prices. The price of
a "department issue" badge depends generally on (1) how
hard the badge is to
find, and (2) how expensive the badge is to make. The prices range
from
$100 for an Arkansas State Police badge to as much as $2000 for
a Maryland
State Police badge. A 50 state collection of "department issue"
badges
recently sold on the collectors market for $23,000. This is a very
expensive hobby. You need to know about the badge before you try
to collect
it, as fakes and reproductions are often offered to unsuspecting
collectors.
Does your book deal with badges other than state police and highway
patrol?
No, our books deal ONLY with state police and highway patrol badges,
and
we do not go back in history in most cases, as the information was
impossible to document.
How does a person order your books?
The website shows our current listing of products and tells you
how to
order.
Are there books and articles available on other badges, such
as city and
state?
Yes. Police Collectors News is the monthly news publication for
badge
and patch collectors. You can find PC News on the web along with
their
subscription rates and other information. Just do a search for Police
Collectors News.
Does your book cover uniform patches?
The current book does not. We do have plans for a new book that
will
cover the uniform patches and patrol cars of the state police.
How does a person start collecting badges?
First, get a good education on about the badges that interest you.
Know
how to tell the "department issue" from a fake or reproduction.
Be careful
when buying on line. Don't believe what the seller tells you. Do
your own
research and follow the price guidelines in our book. The number
one rule
of badge collecting is, "Never pay more for a badge than you
can sell it
for." Be an educated customer, and have an agreement that you
can return a
badge if you are not pleased with it. This is acceptable within
the hobby.
If I carry a badge I collected in my pocket or display it, can
I get in
trouble?
The answer is... yes. Collected badges should only be displayed
in
framed collections. Never carry a badge in your pocket or display
it in a
manner that might be misunderstood.
Is it illegal to collect badges?
There are local and federal laws relating to law enforcement badges.
PC
News constantly updates information on current and proposed laws.
It is
against the law to possess any federal law enforcement badges. Some
states
have laws about this also. Educate yourself and use good judgment
if you
are new to the hobby.
What about local badge shows?
There are local and national badge collectors shows. PC News gives
the
schedule of these events well ahead of time. This is a good way
to learn
more about the hobby of badge and patch collecting.
If I have questions about a badge, can you help?
We will gladly tell you what we think about a state police or highway
patrol badge. You need to send a good, clear photo, back and front,
and
show the hallmarks and other details along with your question. Without
such
a photo, we can't really tell much about the badge in question.
Drop us an
e-mail and we'll give you what information we have.
What is the best book on state police patches?
The best book on state police uniform patches is WORN WITH PRIDE.
The
book has been sold out for several years, but watch for a copy on
Ebay and
in other used book markets on the web.
How does a "department issue" police badge get in
the collectors market if
they are so carefully controlled?
That is an interesting question, and one that has many answers.
Every "department issue" badge certainly has a story behind
it!
P.O. Box 39676, Greensboro, NC 27438
336-632-9801
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2007 William Mauldin productions, Inc. - All Rights Reserved
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