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STORY: 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.
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.
According to a Jalisco government statement, the Cybertrucks are leased for 36 months following a public bidding process.
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.
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.
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.
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SHOWS: GUADALAJARA, JALISCO, MEXICO (AUGUST 11, 2025) (REUTERS - Access all)
1. (MUTE) DRONE SHOT OF STATE POLICE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CYBERTRUCK, PATROLLING STREETS AROUND AKRON STADIUM IN GUADALAJARA
2. (MUTE) DRONE SHOT OF STATE POLICE CYBERTRUCK PATROL
3. CYBERTRUCK PATROLLING STREETS WITH OTHER POLICE VEHICLES
4. POLICE OFFICER DRIVING CYBERTRUCK
5. CYBERTRUCK DASHBOARD DISPLAYING INFORMATION
6. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) POLICE SPOKESPERSON, NAME WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS, SAYING:
"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."
7. POLICE OFFICER BEHIND GUN IN PATROL VEHICLE
8. CYBERTRUCK MOVING ALONG STREET
9. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) POLICE SPOKESPERSON, NAME WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS, SAYING:
"While the state has shadow areas as we call them, areas where there is no network coverage, the Cybertruck provides us with internet and connection to state databases to access information at any time. Also, new drone equipment is being integrated."
10. CYBERTRUCK MOVING ALONG CITY AVENUE
11. POLICE OFFICER DRIVING
12. SCREEN OF CYBERTRUCK DISPLAYING INFORMATION
13. CYBERTRUCK PATROLLING NEIGHBORHOOD
14. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) POLICE SPOKESPERSON, NAME WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS, SAYING: "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."
15. VARIOUS OF STATE POLICE OFFICERS NEXT TO POLICE VEHICLES, INCLUDING CYBERTRUCK
16. (MUTE) DRONE SHOT OF CYBERTRUCK AND OTHER POLICE VEHICLES PATROLLING AREA NEAR AKRON STADIUM
17. (MUTE) DRONE SHOT OF CYBERTRUCK PATROLLING