MHP Accepting Submissions For 2024 Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest

Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced on March 13th, that submissions are now open for the 2024 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. This competition invites elementary school students across Montana to create artwork to show their gratitude for law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day to ensure the safety of our communities. The contest is a collaboration between the Montana Highway Patrol and the Attorney General's Office to promote public service and demonstrate Montanans' respect and appreciation for law enforcement officers. “This contest is a great opportunity for our youngest citizens to show their support and respect for our law enforcement officers,” Attorney General Austin Knudsen stated in a press release. “Let’s continue to teach Montana youth what it means to back the blue. I encourage every elementary school student in Montana to enter.” “The law enforcement appreciation poster contest is a great opportunity for young people to reflect on the impact Montana’s law enforcement has on our communities,” MHP Colonel Steve Lavin stated in the press release. “The troopers and I look forward to this contest each year. Sharing what it means to be a law enforcement officer with students and connecting with our communities is a very important part of the job.” The Montana Department of Justice will provide an ice cream social for the winning class from each of the seven Montana Highway Patrol districts. A statewide winner will be chosen from the regional winners to celebrate with Attorney General Knudsen, MHP Colonel Steve Lavin, and local law enforcement officers in May. The winner will also have the chance to ride along with Col. Lavin. The winning poster will be displayed in Montana Department of Justice offices and made available to law enforcement offices throughout the state. Contest rules: Applicants must be in elementary school. Artwork should reflect why the student appreciates law enforcement. Artwork that has been digitally produced is not allowed. Artwork should be created using acrylics, watercolor, pencils, charcoal, markers, crayons, pastels, or others. The preferred size for posters is 8.5 x 14 inches. Submissions that are 8.5×11 and 11×17 will also be allowed. The applicant must also include a brief biography and a completed application to complete the submission. Applications must include the original artwork, contest application, and release form and should be mailed to the Attorney General’s Office to the attention of the Law Enforcement Poster Contest at 215 N. Sanders, Helena, MT 59601. Applications and artwork must be received by April 26 and winners will be notified on May 6th. For more information please Contact the Montana Attorney General’s Office at (406) 444-2026. Click here to download the application.