Las Vegas Police Unveil Donor-Funded Cybertruck Fleet

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department unveiled a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks donated by Ben and Felicia Horowitz as part of a push to become the nation’s most technologically advanced police force. Reports vary on the exact number of trucks (accounts say 10 or 11), and The Sun reported an $8–9 million donation that covered 10 trucks plus upgrades. Each area command will receive a specialized Cybertruck stocked with ladders, shields, less‑lethal tools and other tactical equipment; officers have trained with the vehicles ahead of a patrol rollout expected within the next two weeks. Metro said it increased battery capacity to handle added lights and computers, but Sheriff Kevin McMahill warned broader EV adoption will depend on range, shift needs and maintenance comparisons. The announcement included demonstrations of drones (Project Blue Sky) and a robotic dog and drew both enthusiasm for innovation and public scrutiny about policing technology.