Two new Tesla police cruisers are getting their next assignment as part of the Dubai Police Department.
The country’s Police Authority has officially added two additional Tesla EVs, one Model 3 and one Model Y, to its fleet, which will be utilized for traffic enforcement and flow to enhance the security of police officers in tourist areas.
This was confirmed by the Police Force’s official press department.
Brigadier Juma bin Suwaidan, who is Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic, said the patrols will enhance both traffic flow and security:
“The new patrols addition aim to activate a faster response time and provide better police presence in the field. This aligns with Dubai Police’s efforts to adopt the best innovative initiatives and projects in line with its forward-looking plans and programs.”
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The Dubai Police Department has utilized Teslas for some time, and even has a Cybertruck cruiser in its fleet.
The Cybertruck, which has been in the fleet since June, has been used as a part of its tourist luxury patrol fleet.
It is not the only use the government has found for Tesla vehicles. The Roads and Transport Authority also has 200 Model S and Model X vehicles in its fleet that are used as limousines for government officials.
The Dubai Police are just one of the many departments around the world that have utilized Tesla vehicles to handle police work. For the most part, law enforcement have found that Teslas are highly advantageous due to their ability to lack routine maintenance, saving tax dollars and becoming a less expensive option in the long run.
However, we recently reported on what we believe is the first police department to actually believe Teslas are not the most suitable vehicles for police patrol.
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