WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is competing in the American Association of State Troopers’ 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest, according to an announcement.
Per NCSHP, this year’s entry seeks to highlight the resurgence of the Ford Mustang in the highway patrol fleet.
“This year’s photo submission was taken in front of the renowned Wolfpack Turf statue on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh and features a State Highway Patrol Ford Mustang that is backlit by the Patrol’s Bell 429 helicopter hovering above,” the release states. “This image serves as a salute to NCSU’s athletic programs after having had a stellar 2023-2024 season in numerous sports categories. These accomplishments included a College World Series appearance, nine wins in football, men’s & women’s basketball Final Four appearances, a third consecutive women’s cross country national title, the ACC men’s swimming championship and the ACC gymnastic championship.”
Those looking to cast a vote in the contest can do so here. The contest will end at noon on July 29.
Agencies that place in the top 13 will be featured in a 2025 calendar. Proceeds from calendar sales will go towards the American Association of State Troopers, which provides educational scholarships to the dependents of troopers who are members.
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