After Shaq, Jay-Z, Beyonce And Others, Tesla Cybertruck Joins Joins Irvine Police Department's Fleet, Will Be Used For Community Outreach Efforts

The Irvine Police Department on Tuesday unveiled its customized Tesla Inc. Cybertruck, complete with overhead police lights, and intended to support its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program and community outreach efforts.

What Happened: The police department said in a post on social media that it believes its new Cybertruck is the first police Cybertruck in the nation.

The truck will not be used as a patrol car, the department said. However, the vehicle is fully equipped and could respond to emergencies and provide community assistance when needed, the department added.

“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,” the department said while adding that it is always looking to connect with the youth via measures ranging from ...

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