New Hampshire is up for the Best Looking State Cruiser in the Nation

New Hampshire State Police have rocked a variety of vehicles over the years but the model they are driving currently might be their sexiest yet. And it's up to us to make sure they win the award for the best looking cruiser in the nation! Come on Granite Staters! We deserve this. But before we get to how you can cast your vote let's take a stroll down NH State Trooper cruiser lane, shall we?

1937 to the 1950s – Ford and Chevrolet

NHSP was established in 1937 and back then the vehicles used by officers were primarily civilian models that were modified for police work. Back in the early years the vehicles were Ford and Chevy sedans. These cars were reliable and capable and those brands still uphold that reputation today.

1950s to 1970s: Muscle Cars and the Era of High-Performance Vehicles

Enter the muscle car era in America. This is the period of time that the New Hampshire State Police began to favor more powerful vehicles like the Chevrolet Impala and Dodge Coronet. These cars were larger and powerful which allowed officers to respond to high-speed pursuits more effectively.

1980s to 1990s: A Shift to More Specialized Vehicles

Enter The Ford Crown Victoria. The Crown Victoria, which had been in production since the late 1950s, was revamped in the 80's and became a favorite of law enforcement agencies across the country. She was durable with a large interior space.

Someone on Reddit who goes by the username Alarming-Chart94 shared the photo below to the New Hampshire subreddit thread the other day. The caption said "Throw back to when NHSP had Crown Victoria's"

That paint job, though! With 270 upvotes it's clear this struck a nostalgic chord with a lot of people. Here are some of my favorite comments:

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Of course the 2000s to 2010s was the Rise of SUVs

NHSP began to experiment with SUVs to provide officers with better visibility, increased space, and improved off-road capability. And with the brutal Winters we have in New Hampshire, an SUV for law enforcement does make the most sense.

The 2020s and Beyond: Modern Technology and Hybrid Vehicles

The most recent chapter in the NHSP’s vehicle history are hybrid and electric vehicles  The Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Hybrid) became a popular choice for NHSP. Hybrid cars allow officers to have a quieter, more efficient vehicle without sacrificing performance.

New Hampshire State Police posted to their Facebook recently that every year the  American Association of State Troopers (AAST) holds their annual 'America's Best-Looking Cruiser' Calendar Contest. The top 13 states with the most votes will make the 2026 wall calendar and the top cruiser will be featured on the cover.

We think New Hampshire has a pretty good shot. I mean, just look at this beauty:

Voting is LIVE NOW and continues through Friday, July 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (EST).

LET'S WIN THIS, NEW HAMPSHIRE!