Imagine police cars straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster. They are closer to reality than one might think. The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its rugged, stainless steel build and distinctive design, is now looking beyond the consumer market into law enforcement.
Unveiled nearly five years ago as a futuristic concept, the Cybertruck is poised to become a staple in U.S. police fleets. The truck captivates both tech enthusiasts and public safety officials with its potential to enhance patrol capabilities.
Tesla Model Y vehicles are already integrated into police fleets across the country, demonstrating the practical application of electric vehicles in law enforcement.
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Sgt. Jacob Gallacher of the Anaheim Police Department expressed interest in expanding their innovative fleet.
“We would like to be the first agency in Orange County to have a Cybertruck,” Gallacher said.
Unplugged Performance, based in Hawthorne, California, reimagined the Cybertruck for police use. The company created the “Tactical Cybertruck.”
This model boasts ballistic capabilities and a design reminiscent of science fiction films, featuring nearly 2 millimeter-thick stainless steel exoskeleton that provides high durability and resistance against small arms fire.
“The UP.FIT Cybertruck Next-Gen Patrol vehicle represents a significant engineering leap into the future and we’re excited to offer law enforcement agencies the future of policing,” Ben Schaffer, CEO of Unplugged Performance, said. “We’ve been thrilled with the direct feedback from police departments that have participated in our Cybertruck development.”
While the Tesla Cybertruck generated significant interest from law enforcement for its potential as a public safety vehicle, its practical deployment in police forces is still pending. With the base price of the all-wheel drive Cybertruck at $80,000 and additional tactical features potentially pushing the cost above $100,000, the financial implications are considerable.
[JACK AYLMER]
THE TESLA CYBERTRUCK, KNOWN FOR ITS DISTINCTIVE DESIGN, IS MAKING WAVES FAR BEYOND THE CONSUMER MARKET, CAPTIVATING TECH ENTHUSIASTS AND EVEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH ITS POTENTIAL FOR PUBLIC SAFETY.
IN FACT THE TESLA MODEL Y IS ALREADY MAKING IT’S MARK — BEING ACTIVELY INTEGRATED INTO POLICE FLEETS NATIONWIDE.
[SGT. JACOB GALLACHER]
“We would like to be the first agency in Orange County to have a cybertruck. So Elon, if you’re watching and want to donate a cybertruck, we’d love to have a cybertruck.”
[JACK AYLMER]
UNPLUGGED PERFORMANCE IN HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, REIMAGINED THE CYBERTRUCK FOR POLICE WORK, CREATING THE “TACTICAL CYBERTRUCK.”
THIS VERSION HAS PIQUED INTEREST FOR ITS POTENTIAL AS A PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE, FEATURING BALLISTIC CAPABILITIES AND AN INTIMIDATING DESIGN REMINISCENT OF SCI-FI FILMS.
AND — THE CYBERTRUCKS NEARLY 2 MILLIMETER THICK STAINLESS STEEL EXOSKELETON OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL OF DURABILITY AND CAN EVEN PROVIDE RESISTANCE AGAINST SMALL ARMS FIRE.
WHILE THE TESLA CYBERTRUCK STIRS CONSIDERABLE INTEREST FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT USE, PRACTICAL DEPLOYMENT IN POLICE FORCES REMAINS ON HOLD.
And — GIVEN THE BASE PRICE OF 80-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CYBERTRUCK, ONCE EQUIPPED WITH TACTICAL FEATURES, THE TOTAL COST TO TAXPAYERS COULD EXCEED 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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