tech
December 27, 2025
How Las Vegas police ended up with a fleet of free Tesla Cybertrucks
Mysterious donors gave a fleet of 10 of the vehicles – which have had a number of recalls – to the police earlier this year
TL;DR
- The Las Vegas police department received a donation of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks, valued at approximately $2.7 million.
- The donation came from Ben and Felicia Horowitz and was facilitated through the charity Behind the Blue.
- Sheriff Kevin McMahill stated the Cybertrucks represent innovation and are a symbol of a technologically advanced police department.
- The ACLU of Nevada expressed concerns, questioning if the vehicles enhance community safety and why Cybertrucks were chosen over other vehicle types.
- The vehicles were upgraded by UpFit with tactical gear, and Tesla's 'beast' mode was removed.
- Ben Horowitz has previously made significant tech-related donations to the Las Vegas police department, totaling around $8 million, often involving companies from his firm's investment portfolio.
- The article notes recent challenges for the Cybertruck, including declining sales, recalls, and public safety concerns in some markets.
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