Public Service Announcement Contest
The Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, in collaboration with the Maryland State Police and the Maryland/DC Anti Car Theft Committee, hosts an annual Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest. This initiative invites students from Maryland's colleges and universities to create innovative video and audio PSAs aimed at raising awareness about vehicle theft and related crimes prevention. The contest not only allows students to apply their creative skills to real-world issues but also contributes to enhancing public knowledge on safeguarding vehicles. Winning entries are featured on the Maryland State Police website, social media platforms and utilized in statewide public awareness campaigns.
Apply through the Maryland Department of State Police. Contact the Office of Media Communications at msp.media@maryland.gov.
PSA 2024-25 Contest Winners
The Maryland Vehicle Theft Prevention Council awarded students from the College of Southern Maryland and the Community College of Baltimore County for their submissions in the public service announcement competition. Some students were awarded $1,000. Congratulations to the winners and thank you everyone who participated. VIDEO: Award ceremony
College of Southern Maryland winners
From left to right: Maryland/DC Anti Car Theft Committee President John Cadigan, CSM Dean David Robinson, Carrico Vela, Jada Cousins, Christopher Bowen, Brooke-Lynne Glover, Campbell Earheart, Veronica Walton, Thomas Hall, Professor Olaniyi Areke, Sophia Ringling, Michael Couch, Nicholas Wyandt, CSM President Dr. Yolanda Wilson and Chair of VPA Dr. Richard Bilsker.
Carrico Vela, Jada Cousins, Christopher Bowen, Brooke-Lynne Glover, Campbell Earheart, Veronica Walton, Thomas Hall, Nicholas Wyandt, Sophia Ringling and Michael Couch.
Community College of Baltimore County winner
Maryland/DC Anti Car Theft Committee President John Cadigan, VTPC Executive Director Christopher T. McDonold, Jocelyn Strand, Professor Liz Savage and DIGM department coordinator Gianna Allen-Riethmiller.
PSA 2023-24 Contest Winners
Congratulations to the College of Southern Maryland students recognized for their winning productions in the 2023-24 PSA contest. Maryland’s Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, in partnership
with MSP and the Maryland/DC Anti Car Theft Committee,
presented scholarship awards during the annual PSA competition. The PSAs were required to focus on new trends
in auto theft.
