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NewsAugust 28, 2024

California Agency Not Happy with Tesla Patrol Cars

Menlo Park, California, officers said the “small interior space” and “smart car” features, along with the low vehicle profile all made things more difficult.

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Newsby Chrissy GrimesMarch 23, 2022

Tesla Model Y Doesn’t Meet Officer Needs, Washington PD Says

Police Maj. Mike McNabb, who oversees the fleet department, presented his findings on the department’s tests to the city council’s public safety and community health committee last month.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2021

Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla Over Autopilot Accident that Injured TX Officers

The officers are seeking damages for injuries and permanent disabilities. The lawsuit lists damages in excess of $1,000,000, with maximum damages of $20,000,000.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2021

Washington Sheriff's SUV Wrecked by Tesla on Auto-Pilot

About 30 seconds later, a Tesla in autopilot mode slammed into the deputy's vehicle, heavily damaging the front driver's side.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 25, 2019

CA Agency's Tesla Patrol Car Runs Out of Juice During Pursuit

According to officials, the officer was pursuing a vehicle headed down to the South Bay when the car began to run low on battery power.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2018

Tesla in Autopilot Mode Crashes into California Police Vehicle

A Tesla sedan traveling in semi-autonomous Autopilot mode crashed into a parked police vehicle in Laguna Beach, CA, authorities said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 17, 2018

Luxembourg Police to Use New Tesla Model S Police Cars for Patrol

Tesla's all-electric Model S is becoming increasingly popular with police departments around the world. In addition to the LAPD and Denver PD, the Luxembourg police also announced that they will be using the Tesla Model S and have started fitting them with police equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 30, 2017

Tesla 'Autopilot' Car Hits Phoenix Police Motorcycle

A Phoenix police motorcycle was struck by a Tesla Model X reportedly operating on autopilot last week, police said.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 18, 2016

Video: LAPD Equipping Tesla Sedan as Patrol Vehicle

The Los Angeles Police Department will test a Tesla Model S sedan as a patrol car because it offers higher performance and longer range than other battery-electric vehicles on the market, the department's fleet manager said.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 9, 2016

LAPD Adds 100 BMW Electric Cars to Its Fleet

German automaker BMW has beaten California-based Tesla Motors Inc. by winning a contract to supply the Los Angeles Police Department with 100 electric cars.

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