IL State Police Have America's Least Attractive Cruiser, Ranking Says

ILLINOIS — Illinois came in dead last in a recent contest to determine America’s best-looking state police cruiser.

The Illinois State Police vehicle received a mere 332 votes in the contest run by the American Association of State Troopers.

Florida claimed first place with 58,399 votes, followed by Michigan with 57,849 and Ohio with 25,505. Joining Illinois in the bottom three were Oregon with 511 votes and Vermont with 548.

“A big thank-you goes out to all the agencies that participated in this fun and spirited competition — and especially to the public for your involvement and support,” the association said in a news release announcing the winner.

“This year’s contest reached over 1.8 million views on Facebook, and the comments and friendly banter between states made it all the more enjoyable! The event continues to fulfill its purpose: highlighting our agencies and strengthening our connection with the public we serve.”

The top 13 states will be featured in a 2026 calendar, with all submitted photos appearing on the back cover. For more information and to view the full ranking, visit www.statetroopers.org.