Las Vegas Police now have 10 Tesla Cybertrucks. They are ready for patrol duty. The department trained over 400 officers to use them. Each police area in Las Vegas will get one truck.
Sheriff Kevin McMahill spoke about them at the Otonomus Hotel. He said the trucks make officers safer. The department got them through a donation from Ben and Felicia Horowitz. No taxpayer money went into buying these trucks. The gift was worth $8 to $9 million.
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Cybertrucks upgraded for duty
Every Cybertruck was upgraded for police work. These upgrades include strong brakes, tactical gear like ladders and shields, and safer partitions. The trucks have expanded batteries for longer shifts and more equipment. They also store extra tools that regular patrol cars can’t carry. Officers driving them have special training for all the gear inside. The department hopes this makes de-escalating risky situations easier.
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The Cybertrucks connect to a drone hub. This helps with facial recognition and detecting gunshots. Drones send live video to police during emergencies, speeding up response and giving officers better information. The trucks work together with robot dogs and SWAT vehicles. Robot dogs help with dangerous tasks like bomb checks.
These trucks are among the most American-made police vehicles. They use parts mostly built in the United States. Compared to Ford and Chevrolet police trucks, they have double the domestic content.
Savings on fuel and repairs
The electric vehicles will save a lot of money. Each Cybertruck could cut $8,800 to $12,000 yearly in fuel. Maintenance costs should drop by $3,540 over five years. And with regenerative brakes and no idling fuel burn, they should last longer and run quieter on patrol. The fleet puts out almost no emissions.
Police say each station will get a truck in the next two weeks. They plan to use Cybertrucks for serious incidents, like barricaded suspects and shootings. The model is still a test. Electric patrol cars are new for the department. They want to see how the battery lasts over a full shift. Many departments report electric vehicles only run for six to seven hours before recharging is needed. Las Vegas plans to watch performance closely before buying more.
Largest Cybertruck police fleet in US
Sheriff McMahill believes the trucks will help recruit new officers. The department is putting Cybertruck ads on airport shuttles to create interest. People in the community are already asking about them and want to see more. The hope is that advanced tools can help keep Las Vegas safer.
Las Vegas is the largest police fleet in the U.S. to run Cybertrucks. Other cities have tested these trucks before, but not on this scale. The rollout follows a growing interest in electric vehicles for police use across the country.
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