Submission photo provided by the Michigan State Police

The American Association of State Troopers started their 13th annual “Best Looking Cruiser” contest on Monday. This friendly competition between state agencies is used as a fun and engaging way to allow local community members engage with and support their state’s law enforcement.

The Michigan State Police have announced their entry into the contest with the MSP Dodge Charger patrol vehicle and a Marine Services Team patrol boat photographed at Grand Haven State Park. The MSP won second place in last year’s competition, but were beaten by the Florida Highway Patrol cruiser.

The winner of the competition will be presented with the “Best Looking Cruiser Award” and featured on the cover of the AAST’s “America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruisers 2027 Wall Calendar.” The calendars will be available for Pre-Order shortly after the close of the contest. Calendar sales will benefit the American Association of State Troopers Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to dependents of member troopers.

To participate in the contest, members of the public can vote on submitted vehicles at surveymonkey.com/r/2026bestlookingcruiser.

Voting began Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (EST) and will continue through

Monday, July 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (EST).

More information on the contest can be found on the AAST’s website; statetroopers.org.