WYOMING — In some states they are called cruisers, others refer to them as squads. In the Cowboy State they are referred to as a patrol car.
A state’s Highway Patrol, State Police or Department of Public Safety not only protects and serves everyone in their state, but also serve as representatives and ambassadors for their state on a daily basis. These agencies are most commonly associated with the unique design schemes of their patrol cars.
The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) is conducting their “Best Looking Cruiser” contest and the Wyoming Highway Patrol is looking to win the friendly competition between state agencies. The competition is a fun way to allow community support and interaction with law enforcement in a positive manner.
The photo submitted for Wyoming was selected off of a smaller competition held on the WHP Facebook page in late July. Four different WHP patrol cars from different areas of the state were posted for voting. The voters spoke and a 2015 Dodge Charger at the Vedauwoo Turtle Rock Trail in the Medicine Bow National Forest east of Laramie won.
To cast your vote for Wyoming, you can visit the American Association of State Troopers Facebook page. Votes will be tallied by the number of “likes” each state vehicle receives. Voting began on August 21st and will end on Monday, August 31st, at 1:00 p.m. MDT. The Ohio State Highway Patrol received the most votes in 2014.
The winner will be presented with the “Best Looking Cruiser Award” and featured on the cover of the AAST’s “America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruisers 2016 Wall Calendar.” Let’s represent Wyoming and go vote for your state!
