Police Tesla Takeaways – After a Year(cleantechnica.com)
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Police Tesla Takeaways – After a Year
https://cleantechnica.com/2022/04/01/police-tesla-takeaways-after-a-year/
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>and then finally just for fun I really liked this quote that adorably plays into stereotypes about the police being dumb as shit
It's not exactly false
It's not exactly false
I'm sure sentry mode is a nice bonus to prevent any vandalism to the police cars.
Nice. This is there perfect use case for current gen EV's.Not sure why inner city cabbies haven't gone the same way.
I’m seeing a lot of EVs as taxis here in Dublin. This change is just starting and we’ll see a lot more as the current fleet is cycled out.
In urban scenarios, long range in slow traffic and fast recharge are probably the most critical requirements, as the vehicle needs to operate almost continuously for each shift, then get charged and ready for the next one.
In urban scenarios, long range in slow traffic and fast recharge are probably the most critical requirements, as the vehicle needs to operate almost continuously for each shift, then get charged and ready for the next one.
> Berea, Kentucky Police Chief Eric Scott made the decision to purchase Tesla police cruisers after watching all the EV commercials on the 2021 Super Bowl.
is this standard procurement process? do we really want city government assets decided based on one key person seeing a TV ad?
> The city of Berea worked with Evolve KY, Kentucky’s non-profit electric vehicle group, to install six Level 2 chargers for exclusive police use at the police station, and also placed several out in the community (17 chargers in total in Berea).
"the city paid for some chargers but more than 1/3 of them are only for cops"
> He notes that current technology — things like tasers, certain wraps, and high-tech body cameras — enables them to use less force.
how, based on what? are there any sources other than the police chief on the cost vs benefit of these tools?
> The department is also looking to low-tech solutions to better serve its community. One of the newest members of the department is K9 Buddy. Buddy is a Golden Doodle and came to the department as a puppy.
what does this have to do with anything? "look the police love puppies just like you!"
> Police Chief Scott takes a holistic approach to policing and is trying to change the perception of community police and looking toward the future.
what perception are they trying to change and why does it exist?
and then finally just for fun I really liked this quote that adorably plays into stereotypes about the police being dumb as shit:
> For these first few cars, he chose officers who had a deep understanding of the technology. They learned ways to keep the vehicles charged up on shifts of different lengths.
lol. lmao. I don't actually think think cops are unintelligent but if they're going to say it themselves I'll roll with it.