Tesla Cybertruck Joins Police Fleet in Mexican City
A Mexican city has added Tesla Cybertrucks to its patrol fleet, aiming to bolster security efforts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tesla Cybertruck Joins Police Fleet in Mexican City
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The Jalisco State Police added three Tesla Cybertrucks to its patrol fleet in May, aiming to utilize these vehicles as mobile intelligence units equipped with advanced technology to bolster security efforts across the state ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
Back in May, Jalisco's Governor Pablo Lemus defended the government investment of 988 million pesos ($60 million) to acquire over 690 vehicles for the state's security department, including three Tesla Cybertrucks. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
According to a Jalisco government statement, the Cybertrucks are leased for 36 months following a public bidding process. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
The three Tesla Cybertrucks are expected to be deployed as mobile units for intelligence operations, searches, arrests, criminal containment, and security tasks across the state's 12 regions. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
The vehicles, connected to the internet via Starlink, allow officers to access criminal databases even in areas lacking phone or internet coverage. Additionally, the Cybertrucks feature scanners to identify stolen vehicles and connectivity with the government’s video surveillance system. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
The deployment is part of Jalisco's strategy to combat insecurity in the region and enhance monitoring capabilities in Guadalajara ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
"The function of the Cybertruck is to support all technology aspects. The Cybertruck is equipped with scanners for vehicle theft detection, with technologies such as internet in all areas," says a police spokesman. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
"While we are the first state to have a Cybertruck, I think it's important not to mention only the Cybertruck, but that we are betting on the future of technology in general." REUTERS/Daniel Becerril Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab