More information is coming to light regarding the Irvine Police Department’s new Tesla Cybertruck , believed to be the first such use of the electric pickup in the United States, though the purchase of the high-end vehicle has drawn criticism from some.
After edging out nearby Anaheim for the honor of being first, the IPD is in the process of having the Cybertruck outfitted for police use, something they’ve boasted about on social media .
The completed project is expected to make its debut later this year, but documents obtained through a public records request show a six-figure price tag that concerns some who study police spending.
A hefty payment up front, but savings expected to follow
Public records show the IPD is shelling out over $150,000 for the Cybertruck, an amount the department declined to release without the filing of a public records request…