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Las Vegas Police Set to Deploy Donated Tesla Cybertruck Patrol Fleet This Month

A $2.7 million donation drives the rollout, prompting oversight and safety questions.

Sheriff Keven McMahill talks about Tesla Cybertrucks owned by the Las Vegas Metro Police department in Las Vegas, Tuesday Oct. 28th 2025. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
Tesla Cybertrucks owned by the Las Vegas Metro Police department is on display in Las Vegas on Tuesday Oct, 28th 2025. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
A Tesla Cybertruck owned by the Las Vegas Metro Police department is on display in Las Vegas on Tuesday Oct, 28th 2025. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
A Tesla Cybertruck owned by the Las Vegas Metro Police department is on display in Las Vegas, Tuesday Oct. 28th 2025. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)

Overview

  • The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department plans to field 10 Tesla Cybertrucks in November, described by officials as the nation’s largest police Cybertruck fleet.
  • About 400 officers have been trained to operate the customized EVs, which are outfitted with lights, sirens, shotguns, shields, ladders, and added battery capacity for patrol use.
  • Sheriff Kevin McMahill says the trucks offer a shorter turning radius and bullet-resistant protection and will respond to regular patrols as well as incidents like barricades and shootings.
  • NHTSA recalls this year affected Cybertrucks for detachable exterior panels and overly bright headlights, and the department says all fixes will be completed before deployment with no self-driving features included.
  • The vehicles were donated by Ben and Felicia Horowitz, whose previous LVMPD gifts funded drones and other tech, drawing civil-liberties concerns about private influence, potential surveillance, and brand benefits for Tesla.