Irvine Police Debut Nation's First Tesla Cybertruck for School Outreach

The $150,000 custom vehicle will be used primarily for the D.A.R.E. program, aiming to engage the community and educate students in Irvine, California.

The Irvine Police Department has introduced a Tesla Cybertruck, marking the first such vehicle used by a police department in the U.S.
Costing over $150,000, the Cybertruck is part of the department's Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program to deter drug use among students.
While not intended for regular patrols, the Cybertruck can respond to emergencies and is expected to serve for ten years, potentially saving $6,000 in gas.
The vehicle is a replacement for a previous D.A.R.E. car and features custom graphics to attract attention and facilitate community engagement.
The promotional video for the Cybertruck, featuring music from the Terminator movies, aims to start conversations and build trust with the community.

Orange County Register