Police departments in Minnesota, New Hampshire, Ohio, New York, and Connecticut are turning to all-electric Teslas for patrol duties, citing lower operating costs and environmental benefits.
The Tesla Model 3 police car has been in service for about two months, and is being used by the detective unit and not as a patrol car.
The operation began Feb. 2019 and spanned over 22 months with good results.
The greening of police fleets is on the horizon, and Sgt. Jason Brake is taking action now to ensure a smooth transition — while facing budget constraints and keeping up customer service.
The unmanned aerial vehicles will be used by the Mokena, Illinois Police Department in its efforts to solve crimes and locate missing persons.
The boats will be used by the State Police Marine Division for patrol, search and rescue, rapid response, victim recovery, and more.
Craig Boyles from St. Louis County, Missouri, believes there are two aspects to successful management: passionate people and efficient, up-to-date facilities.
The City of Fort Worth's aircraft costs nearly $4.5 million, can carry up to five people, has a flight time of three to four hours, and makes use of improved video technology.
The Hastings on Hudson Police Department took delivery of the vehicle on Dec. 21.
The vehicles will come at a cost savings to the taxpayer, which is a primary concern of Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli’s administration.
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