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Published in July 5, 2020 |
by Johnna Crider
July 5, 2020 by Johnna crider
Originally published in EV obsession.
It makes sense for police departments across the United States to switch to electric vehicles, and Tesla, with its affordable Model 3, is the top candidate.
On August 29, 2019, the Bargersville Police Department purchased the first Tesla Model 3 police car. That was almost a year ago. So far, the vehicle is in pretty good shape – only the rear tires have been changed. Police Chief Todd Bertram shared the tweet below.
Almost a year and still beautiful, all we have done is rear tires pic.twitter.com/HtjJFOpoZQ
– Todd Bertram (@ ToddBertram1) June 29, 2020
You plan to post an updated cost savings after the year mark and present it to the city council. Her tweet opened up a bit of dialogue about ways that citizens can convince their local police departments to invest in a Model 3.
I wonder how many Bargersville residents will be arrested just so they can have a test drive https://t.co/VFjKUEhnNR
– Tesla (@Tesla) September 23, 2019
PJ noted that they have tried to mention it but have always been ignored. Bertram replied: “The numbers.” This automatically led me to think not only about displaying statistics, but planning the presentation. One would have to present their facts and data at city council meetings and this would require repeatability until the city council is finally conquered.
How can we convince the local police to invest? I tried to mention it, but it was ignored …
– PJ (@sweetgodivagirl) June 30, 2020
Todd, am I beginning to convince the township? Contact the police department or municipality? I am willing to pay $ 5K to start with one or two cars. @sal_panto
– Dmitry Oreshkin (@DmitryDoreshkin) June 30, 2020
In 2016 and apparently since then, LAPD officials have been able to test a Tesla Model S. Although the Model S is more expensive than the Model 3, they are both environmentally friendly.
As @LAPDHQ moves to become more environmentally conscious, we at @LAPDHollywood are happy to volunteer to test drive a @Tesla patrol vehicle. Stop and say hello if you see us on a “fully electric” patrol for the next few months. @ lapd2014 pic.twitter.com/mCT5FQoWB3
– Captain Steve Lurie (@LAPDLurie) December 11, 2019
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mayor Bynum expects Tesla to build his Cybertruck Gigafactory there and has a special request for Cybertruck police vehicles. He has even shared an image of a Cybertruck with local police emblems on them.
If @Tesla and #Tulsa come together to change the world, the correct thing would be #BuyLocal. #cybertruck @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/cQJ5baF1iN
– GT Bynum (@gtbynum) May 17, 2020
In light of everything that is happening, it makes sense for police departments to use Tesla vehicles. The police are supposed to be a symbol of safety and security in protecting and serving people. Lately, however, this has not been what they are known for. There are now movements to remove the police or at least reform them; This is desperately needed in many cities across the United States.
This may sound crazy, but having a Tesla police vehicle could benefit people more than officers. Tesla has 8 cameras in all of its vehicles. This is part of its sentinel mode, as well as its autopilot functions. If a policeman stopped you, the car could be recording everything.
It appears that all police vehicles should be @Tesla or equivalent video recording capabilities, so the police can be better held accountable, probably ideally with all the material that citizens can immediately review as if they were there. https://t.co/aCMtedzZwX
– Matt A. Myers 🧢 (@mattamyers) May 30, 2020
When it comes to the Black Lives Matter movement, I am in favor and believe that police reform is definitely needed. Part of that would include training and switching to vehicles that don’t cost cities as much as gasoline vehicles do. Tesla is seen by many as a luxury vehicle, but the Model 3, Tesla’s most affordable vehicle, is made for the average American job and commute and can easily be compared to a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord based on cost of ownership .
These vehicles are not only safer for everyone (inside and out), they are eco-friendly and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Because of that, there is no need to go to the gas station and spend thousands each month on gasoline. That is money that could go toward education and community building.
United States police departments have started using Tesla vehicles for their fleets. #elonmusk #tesla https://t.co/jf1D2e68ET through @teslarati
– Panos Ladas (@Ladas) April 25, 2020
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About the Author
Johnna Crider is a Baton Rouge artist, gem and mineral collector, member of the International Gem Society, and a Tesla shareholder who believes in Elon Musk and Tesla. Elon Musk advised him in 2018 to “Believe in good”. Tesla is one of the many good things to believe in. You can find Johnna on Twitter
