TALLAHASSEE, FL (352today.com) – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is going to have a hard time figuring out how to top this year’s entry in the nation’s Best-Looking Cruiser competition.
For the second year in a row, FHP has won the title. The department posted on Facebook saying they’re “over the moon with gratitude.”
“This competition is very important to our troopers, who are truly ambassadors for Florida,” said FHP Colonel Gary Howze II. Florida came together for the win, but the real winner is the public that benefits from cooperative law enforcement nationwide working toward public safety.”
This year FHP submitted a photo of the agency’s Dodge Challenger patrol car in the forefront during the final liftoff of United Launch Alliance‘s Delta IV Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex.
“This year, we took the competition to new heights and were able to showcase Florida’s Space Coast,” said Executive Director Dave Kerner. “I am proud of my team and grateful for the incredible support we have seen from our public safety partners, state leaders, and most importantly, our citizens. Thank you for backing the black and tan.”
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The American Association of State Troopers (AAST) announced the results on Monday saying all states participated and more than 276,000 votes were cast during two weeks of voting. FHP captured nearly 29,000 of them. Kentucky and Nevada State Police Departments came in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
FHP won the 2023 competition with a photo featuring a gator with a cruiser which begs the question, “What will they do next?” We’ve asked the question and will let you know if the department provides any insight into how they intend to defend the title.
The photos will be produced into a 2025 calendar sold as a fundraiser for AAST.