WV State Police cars safe, one of 'best looking' cruisers in nation - WOWK
West Virginia State Police troopers could soon be adding a new title under their gun belts: drivers of the best looking cruisers in the country. As of Monday at 6 p. m. , West Virginia led the American Association of State Trooper’s 2015 Best Looking Cruiser Contest by several thousand votes. “I think by far if you look at cruisers throughout the nation, definitely our blue and gold cruiser is No. 1,” said WVSP Sgt. “When people drive by us, they recognize it. ”. "The Mountain State’s blue and gold police cars also have features that promote safety for both troopers and West Virginia residents. The 2013 Ford Taurus model featured in the contest showcases a twin turbo engine, the capability of reaching 160 mph, a red dome light that enhances troopers’ night vision and - Sgt. West Virginia currently has about 700 state police cruisers across the state, according to WVSP Lt. Michael Baylous. Some of those cruisers are different models than Losh’s Taurus. Last year, West Virginia placed second to Ohio in the AAST’s Best Looking Cruiser contest. Losh said Marshall University challenged West Virginia University to vote for WVSP in the cruiser contest, exemplifying the idea that Republican or Democrat - friend or foe - “there might be certain things we don’t agree on, but daggone [the West... Source: www.wowktv.com
