MID-MICHIGAN, Mich. (WJRT) – A young artist from Oakland County has won the Michigan State Police’s 109th anniversary coloring competition.<\/p>\n
The boy, named Owen (whose last name was not released) received more than 5,000 votes to claim the top spot in the contest. His artwork will be featured as the Michigan State Police’s profile picture for the next month in honor of the agency’s anniversary.<\/p>\n
The Michigan State Police wrapped up the coloring competition as part of its anniversary celebration. The agency was founded on April 19, 1917, starting as a cavalry of 300 men.<\/p>\n
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Michigan kids get creative with state police shield coloring contest<\/p>\n
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The agency has since grown into a full-service police force with more than 3,000 members. Michigan State Police officials say the agency has proven itself as a world-class leader in law enforcement over the past 109 years.<\/p>\n
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Sherry from West Bendle Elementary drew “Sunset” for the Color the Weather segment on ABC12.<\/p>\n
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