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The Tesla Cybertruck, whether it is something, is exclusive. It stands out, lots. It additionally has points to it that should make it very interesting as a police automobile. So, it’s no shock to seek out out {that a} police division, the Irvine Police Division to be particular, has personalized a Cybertruck to be Drug Abuse Resistance Schooling (DARE) program vehicles.
The Irvine Police Division additionally thinks that is the primary Cybertruck police automobile within the nation (or wherever).
This police Cybertruck is just not going for use for patrolling the streets, however it may be used for responding to emergencies and serving to the neighborhood as wanted. However as a DARE automobile, it’s largely about attracting consideration. “For over three decades, our DARE officers have driven attention-grabbing and one-of-a-kind vehicles that never fail to turn heads and excite students.”
#IRVINEPDPIO – We’re excited to unveil what we imagine is the primary police Tesla Cybertruck within the nation. The truck will help our Drug Abuse Resistance Schooling (DARE) program and neighborhood outreach efforts. Particulars within the feedback. #irvine @Tesla #Cybertruck #irvinepd pic.twitter.com/H9F20FbsMR
— Irvine Police Division (@IrvinePolice) October 8, 2024
We did cowl the “World’s First Tesla Cybertruck Police Vehicle” a number of months in the past, however that was a retrofit possibility on the market from UP.FIT/Unplugged Efficiency, not a police division shopping for and retrofitting a Cybertruck because the Irvine Police Division has performed. It’s not clear in the event that they used UP.FIT/Unplugged Efficiency for this.
Listed below are footage of the Irvine Police Division Cybertruck:
And listed here are footage of the UP.FIT/Unplugged Efficiency instance police Cybertruck:
I assume we’ll see much more police Cybertrucks quickly. If there’s any group of individuals I’d suppose the Cybertruck appeals to, it’s police groups.
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