Cast your vote daily for SCHP's Mustang cruiser in calendar contest

STAFF REPORT

Hopefully you haven't been pulled over for speeding by one of the S.C. Highway Patrol's new Ford Mustang cruisers, but if you have, you got to see one of the best-looking cruisers in the country.

The Mustang cruiser is representing South Carolina in the annual America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest put on by the American Association of State Troopers, which allows state highway patrol agencies nationwide to compete for the privilege of showcasing their cruiser in the yearly calendar. The 13 states that receive the most votes by noon on Monday, July 31, will be featured in the 2024 Best Looking Cruiser Calendar, with the winner on the cover.

In addition to bragging rights, calendar sales contribute to the American Association of State Troopers Foundation, which funds educational scholarships given to the dependents of member troopers across the country. South Carolina is the only state in the competition with a Ford Mustang, which is not only a unique vehicle for law enforcement, but also a useful tool that aids troopers in intercepting drivers traveling at excessive speeds - often times more than 100 miles per hour.

To cast your vote, visit https://bit.ly/3pWl14U. Scroll to the bottom, select "South Carolina" from the dropdown menu and press DONE.

You can vote once per device (including cellphones, laptops, desktop computers and tablets), meaning you can contribute several votes toward SCHP. As of Tuesday, July 25, South Carolina is in 14th place. Updated rankings are posted on www.statetroopers.org/.