Interesting fact: all sensors and autopilot settings have been turned off and deactivated to allow for the police to be use the car like their standard car for take downs, bumps and tight spaces! Windows and door handles in the rear were disengaged and cannot be used because it’s where the prisoner has to be.

@squidgychicken6557

5 жыл бұрын

Imagine the day when they can put a criminal in the back and autopilot them back to the station, allowing the police to continue working

@kennethjones8683

5 жыл бұрын

Of course, how else would they do the PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) maneuver? Otherwise the sensors may initiate brakes due to possible impact.

@brantwedel

5 жыл бұрын

@@kennethjones8683 APIT

@TeslaRaj

5 жыл бұрын

Squidgy Chicken 🤯 what a concept

@imho7250

5 жыл бұрын

Squidgy Chicken, once the criminals buy Tesla, they can just have the criminal’s own Tesla lock all doors and drive them to the nearest police station.

Criminal thinks he's getting away looks in mirror, 2020 roadster coming up behind

@thearab59

5 жыл бұрын

That will be the Dubai police. Seriously.

@joelrichmond2104

5 жыл бұрын

@@thearab59 yeah and in their hoverbike as well

@branley77

5 жыл бұрын

Dude, the stupid Tesla will run out of charge in no time. Especially if you drive it fast.

@max2themax

5 жыл бұрын

@@branley77 Not at all, Teslas already have almost 400 mile range. A roadster would last around 150-200 high speed I imagine.

@joelrichmond2104

5 жыл бұрын

@@branley77 it has more range than a normal car so no

You know who should go electric? Mail delivery. They drive a couple of hundred miles each day, six days a week. There are a LOT of vehicles involved, and it would make both a difference and a statement if they went electric. City buses. There's another one. City buses are noisy and they, too, run a couple of hundred miles every day. Maybe there can be a Tesla bus based on the semi platform?

@TeslaRaj

5 жыл бұрын

Sailor Barsoom totally agree!

@janthekillah

5 жыл бұрын

@@TeslaRaj in Germany some of the Mail delivery Vehicles are Electric! but on the other hand the same country is very much behind when it comes to the public mindset due to the Car makers history... hopefully that changes soon

@isthatatesla

5 жыл бұрын

Guy in Minnesota started using a Model S for rural route deliveries way back in 2013, I believe.

@isthatatesla

5 жыл бұрын

Sixteen thousand electric buses in Shenzhen, China alone.

@HenningKilset76

5 жыл бұрын

They're already electric in most urban areas in Norway. Mix of varying sizes of cars.

A free tesla ride if I get caught, why would I even try to run away

So it is a non-petrol patrol car haha

@FutureChaosTV

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was confused because my brain read *Tesla Petrol Car* and I thought "that's gonna be a weird hybrid" :D

Model Y would be perfect for this. Right size, right performance, much better price. That said it's a little worrying having a police cruiser without an engine block for cover.

@matthewspencer2094

5 жыл бұрын

@John Doe You're right about it predating the Y's... I'd love to know about whether they armored a section of it up for cover though.

@minecrafterselite1

5 жыл бұрын

its not like the badguys are all gonna have armor piercing rounds you cant legally obtain them anyways as far as i know.

@badchefi

5 жыл бұрын

Not to mention bullets hitting the battery pack - armour would most definitely have to be placed - light stuff like graphene or Kevlar would be my choice.

@GeneralLee131

5 жыл бұрын

@@minecrafterselite1 Essentially any type of bullet will go clean through a car. Even a .22 will go straight through doors.

@matthewspencer2094

5 жыл бұрын

@@minecrafterselite1 You don't need an armor piercing round to blow through the thin metal panels on a car. A normal round from a low cal pistol will rip through one side of a car and out the other if there isn't something solid to get in its way... That's why cops are trained to huddle behind the engine and not the doors if they think someone is going to fire on them.

The police department of Basel bought a few Model X🙂

@isthatatesla

5 жыл бұрын

True

@TsarOfRuss

5 жыл бұрын

really?? Swiss have always been very impressive in any aspect anyway

@sparklesblood2083

5 жыл бұрын

@@TsarOfRuss www.blick.ch/news/schweiz/polizei-erste-basler-polizei-teslas-eingetroffen-id15056404.html

@FreFa-ch

5 жыл бұрын

Yess but they are not allowed on the streets until they comply with swiss data protection. Basically until no information about the car goes to the tesla servers in the US. Because the basel police department tricked with the tendering, setting it up that only the tesla would fulfill the criteria, alot of bad is said about the police and these cars, and many people want them to be returned to tesla and replaced by better suited vehicles.

@FreFa-ch

5 жыл бұрын

Oh and by the way. Same goes for the police teslas in luxembourg. Not allowed on the streets due to safety concerns

So this means i can't outrun the cops in my Tesla anymore 😝😝😝

@duketlam9206

5 жыл бұрын

Criminals can now be arrested and be driven off in style.

@isthatatesla

5 жыл бұрын

No comment.

@brightivan

5 жыл бұрын

Get A Roadster.

@branley77

5 жыл бұрын

You can because the Tesla will run out of charge if they drive it fast and have very low range. And it takes forever to recharge them.

@Neojhun

5 жыл бұрын

@@branley77 WTF No. As long they have reserve energy protocols. You would have to do a stupidly dangerous long distance car chase. Just to go far enough to drain the battery. By that time you are either dead or in cuffs.

The model Y would be a perfect car for a police department. Reasonable price, Good specs, lots of space.

@niki123489

5 жыл бұрын

less range and speed limit and only if they need big trunk.

@dester3275

5 жыл бұрын

in the us regular police cars cost 85000

@dester3275

5 жыл бұрын

and the upgrades costed 7500 for the fremont police department while the second hand s was 45000

The Base Tesla y seems like it would be a good police car.

@adammartin5055

5 жыл бұрын

Seriously, the base Y would be perfect! Charge to 80% and supercharge between shifts and no brakes or oil changes for like 60K miles. Would probably cost most police departments 60k-70k after retrofit and the price would fall as more companies made the police gear.

@simoc24

5 жыл бұрын

Except they want the punch from 0-60, the performance model Y is better for police car. Plus cheaper and bigger than this S. many police departments put turbo in their gas cars, which cost $$$, model Y will be cheaper and faster

@Mrbfgray

5 жыл бұрын

They should be satisfied with regular old golf carts. ;-)

Am i the only one who is impressed by the way this police officer is talking??? i would fall asleep if he was talking to me, he is so calm and articulating

@BenVanAmburg

5 жыл бұрын

He is super chill. Good smoke buddy.

Literally 15 minute interview with 7 seconds of the actual car. What a shame.

Awesome video Raj! Nice work setting up this interview and providing insight into a different side of the Tesla operations 👍 Can't wait to see a bulletproof Tesla pickup SWAT van ;)

@claudiomaiasantos

5 жыл бұрын

that would be heavy!

Awesome report, thank you for setting this up and recording it

Wow what a super savvy Intelligent Police Captain, Bravo Fremont. Savings alone pays for the car cost and resale should be outstanding when they auction those cars.

@markplott4820

5 жыл бұрын

NOPE, cars are Returned to FACTORY spec when Decomissioned, but most Experimental and Vintage police cars are KEPT as show pieces to be used in Parades and Special Events. LAPD captured a LAMBO in a BUST, they kept it around and used it as an Administrative car.

This has to be the most well spoken cop I've ever seen, he needs his own TV show

I wonder how much running all the police electronics decreases the range

@Nicksperiments

5 жыл бұрын

A lot. The radio uses 15 amps when transmitting, the lights are another 15 amps. Then there’s the cameras running 24/7, GPS tracking, the computer, license plate reader, etc. It’ll definitely significantly decrease the range

@XxTheMaster99xX

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was disappointed that he didn't ask that question. Modifications like the pushbar would also take a huge hit on range. Lots of aerodynamics engineering and tuning being thrown out the window and then smashed with a brick for good measure. They don't have a choice, of course, but it's still going to have consequences.

@ysesq

5 жыл бұрын

@@Nicksperiments mdt. cop cars have aux batts

@Nicksperiments

5 жыл бұрын

ysesq what do you mean? Cop cars have 1 regular battery and an upgraded alternator. An extra battery is never needed because no electronics are used when the vehicle is off. They always leave it running when in use but an electric car has its own battery with no alternator to recharge it

@PragmaticTornado

5 жыл бұрын

@@Nicksperiments The radio uses 15 amps? At first I started calculating based on your 110V standard over there, but 1800 watts simply wouldn't be feasible. So I assume you mean 15 amps at 12 volts? That's not too bad, considering the heater system for an electric car easily uses several thousand watts in the warmup process. I think I've seen my gf's 2018 Leaf use up to 4kW just for the heater when the car was cold. Not uncommon for it to use 1000 watts just for upkeep either.

Great vid. Super good quality as usual. Very informative and bad azz.

does the radio and computer run off the main tesla battery or did they augment the power system?

"it's going to arrest people" don't give elon any ideas

@BernardBrunu1

5 жыл бұрын

All u gotta do is hack into the driving system and control the destination

@armanboncales2928

5 жыл бұрын

I imagine "it's going to arrest people" are in tweeter that tweet by elon him self

@IntelTV

5 жыл бұрын

@@BernardBrunu1 I'm not going to explain it further -> it is nearly impossible to hack into a closed network system through a phone through Tesla's servers.

@BernardBrunu1

5 жыл бұрын

@@IntelTV How do u know that? The fact that it can drive by itself means the possibilities are limitless. We as consumers don't really know what the car is capable of doing so we can only guess.

@IntelTV

5 жыл бұрын

@@BernardBrunu1 In a software engineer and as a 'consumer' you should know that all of Tesla's software and hardware is readily accessible for any person or company to try and improve. Tesla is an Open source company and it has been that way for years.

very informative w/great questions and great answers, great clip!

Great interview. Hope it gains wide circulation to decision makers far and wide.

Lol the royalty free police radio sound in the beginning cracked me up.

I think model 3's would be a great upgrade to a police department, theyre safe, speedy, cheap(about as much as a charger, explorer, tahoe) which is what most departments are replacing the old vics with, escpecially for california aswell, they'd be great for any department but mostly rhe chp

@jamespostle6894

5 жыл бұрын

i think they would be great for inner city work but due to their limited range would be terrible for chp.

@bdubz8484

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamespostle6894 could be the case

Tesla has a great business opportunity to make all government vehicles EV!

@rigamortis4984

5 жыл бұрын

tesla interceptors would be dope

@jonsmith1259

5 жыл бұрын

You just have to wait years after placing your order.

This Sean guy is awesome! I love the way he speaks. Plus thumbs up for initiative.

What is of interest for me is, do they use the big center screen (with a customized UI) or do they use the console-bolted laptop as normally?

Wow! What a great interview. Subscribed to your channel!

Thanks so much for doing this. A lot of EV'rs are interested in this story and really want to see these pilots succeed.

Wouldn’t be surprised if other police and other state departments have seen this video. What’s great is proven the life battery can last over 500,000 and police can buy used Tesla’s and last longer than their present new cars.

Amazing and VERY interesting video Raj. You had me glued listening to all the details. Great interview and questions too! (Just some very minor suggestion, I think your mic was a bit louder in gain or was spiking at times compared to your guest's mic)

@TeslaRaj

5 жыл бұрын

b0n3z i know! 🤦🏽‍♂️ i was pissed that happened but at least still usable. I think i need to lower my voice as it’s always louder then my guests.

@kennethjones8683

5 жыл бұрын

@@TeslaRaj It's just a minor item. It can't be easy setting everything up for a guest and yourself including a mic check and tuning. Well done on the interview!

My question is about up time verses down time (charging etc.). A normal patrol car has the ability to be active basically 24/7 excluding normal maintenance. In a Dept with 90 traditional patrol cars with you need 180 Tesla to achieve the same operational time?

Super great vid and interview by you and Fremont PD.

Best idea ever! You know how much they'll save from fuel and oil alone? Much respect!

Cool vid, and nice work to create it. One too is to look more at your guest while you talk. Creates a more engaging environment

They mentioned having to move the spotlight because of the curtain airbags. Are they not hindered anyway because of the partition?

Imagine when in an emergency the door handle just fails to engage.

@khysor1832

5 жыл бұрын

F

Is it weird that this makes me feel like I want to commit crimes in Fremont just so I can ride in a tesla?

@jasonlund3161

5 жыл бұрын

No

Really great interview and I really respect the captain. Great answers, great attitude, and seems like a awesome person.

Great video dude, fantastic to see the world adapting to electric cars!

I was expecting like idk the car driving around maybe!!!!

Florida man steals freemont police Tesla... traveling at very high speeds!

@cristianmarint

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

Do they still have the big touch screen in there?

Where's the phantom 3 drone shots? I hear it but I don't see it

Awesome video, thanks a lot! I was thinking they could also use model 3’s which are cheaper and have similar or better performance then the gas cars the use anyway.

@adrianredodo

5 жыл бұрын

Rite!

Interesting interview! I would have liked to hear what their impressions are with the Model S pilot program are so far. What do they think of the Model S? Are they looking to expand their fleet?

@TeslaRaj

5 жыл бұрын

David Ross still finalizing some tests and final checks and officially starts patrolling in a week or so. Stay tuned for a follow up!

@original.woozie

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info,@@TeslaRaj ! I thought they already had the car out on patrol.

how did you get the car to talk? Was it torture or did i just do it. I try all the time and its never worked!!

Great interview and video. If only you could have asked, what is the range after all the modifications and electricals installed in the car.

@TeslaRaj

5 жыл бұрын

Since it wasn't live yet they didn't have any real world testing. It is running now so maybe a followup video to learn more

Thanks, very interesting and very sympathetic police officer! I thought the average daily mileage would be higher. So with the last price drop a P100D would be a good option, I did not check whether new prices (+3% on average except base Model 3) are implemented already.

How to get tons of free positive publicity for your police department: *Buy a Tesla*

Any updates on how the program is going?

Super good video! Keep making them

I wanted a ride in a Tesla for so long, guess what I'm gonna do? Join the police force

@101styx7

5 жыл бұрын

Get arrested

@user-yl2wm2gy3z

5 жыл бұрын

Take a hostage and say that you'll release him/her only if they take you with the Tesla

Why did they not get the p100d. It’s the faster model

@Booplesn00tgaming

5 жыл бұрын

Money. Same reason they went with a used vehicle.

The interview mentioned the number of miles driven on a typical day but didn't mention the effect of the equipment and usage on range. Did you get any feedback about how many miles of range get used up with all the equipment powered on all day?

Why did you test ride and show more details inside ?!?

A persuit video should have been the best...

@mfxx888

5 жыл бұрын

what if they need to be charged during a persuit

@feirox-dot-comwholesame-do3

5 жыл бұрын

@@mfxx888 then they can tell the criminals to rest in peace.

@mfxx888

5 жыл бұрын

@@feirox-dot-comwholesame-do3 after 2 hour charging?

@feirox-dot-comwholesame-do3

5 жыл бұрын

@@mfxx888 then again in persuit. 😂

You know I might just head down there to get arrested so I can be in a Tesla.

@davidrod0814

5 жыл бұрын

Or apply to become a cop lol

The captain so relaxed and respectable, absolute mad lad

@teslaRaj nice interview but I think its lacking of B-roll of the actual car. I would like to see a follow up video with the car being in use or more like a hands on review of it. but no question great video :)

Just waiting for the tesla bikes... Quiet and fast . 😊

@kovo3314

5 жыл бұрын

there's an electric motorcycle company called Zero, actually! they're apparently really good

Robocop coming to a town near you

With so much engine idling that emergency vehicles do it actually makes a lot of sense to use electric. Even if a police car might have 100K miles when it's out of service, it will have a lot of idling time which puts a lot more wear on the engine.

Hey Raj. Great interview. Very insightful and far beyond just the vehicle. BTW great job on the interview setting. Harsh sunlight is tough to deal with. You actually used it to your advantage. Good eye! Tom @Blu Zap

Luxembourg police has SP100D too :)

@edipires15

5 жыл бұрын

One of them had a flat battery on the motorway yesterday 😂

They should at least let the prisoner play some Atari games while they wait in the car...

Probably the coolest interview! Great Interview and great questions.

I hope you can get monthly updates on how this car is working out for the police department. It would be interesting to know how it is holding up and compared to the cars currently in use.

FYI in the future get an ND Filter, it would have helped you a lot here, but overall good job.

@TeslaRaj

5 жыл бұрын

CozmicSaber's Opinions ugh I Know!!!! Man so much to think about and learn! I appreciate the feedback and totally agree.

@Cozmicsaber

5 жыл бұрын

@@TeslaRaj I feel ya, I'm still learning too, even the best are still learning.

👏👏👏👏nice raj. And good decision by Fermont pd

@minimalist_monk

5 жыл бұрын

Nikhil Birbhan Fremont tax payers are on the hook for it. lol

@swss12

5 жыл бұрын

@@minimalist_monk for a cheaper overall product? they sure are

@minimalist_monk

5 жыл бұрын

Devo why do they care about cheaper it’s not coming out of their pockets. Don’t be fooled

I was wondering why no Tesla in Fremont PD and here we go . Home made beautiful car

great interview and great line of questions

Now the police is not only faster, but also more quiet. 😭

That's really cool .. would love to see them in action chasing down bad guys

@simoc24

5 жыл бұрын

Tim Kline the bad guys have no chance unless they drive a Lamborghini :)

@soniak2672

5 жыл бұрын

@@simoc24 Nahhhh

You sir, earned my sub and my respect! Great video

But did they deactivate Ludicrous mode though?

Intro music: Mr Probz - Waves

Seems like a great way to repurpose used Teslas, if Tesla itself could get into the market modifying and refurbishing them.

Can you do an update with their Model Y?

Big fan since your V3 vid. You're a lucky guy!

I would be a cop just for this

I wish German Police would do that! :)

@bspringer

5 жыл бұрын

Das Problem ist Deutschland wird nie zugeben dass Amerika bessere Autos macht The problem is Germany will never admit that an American company makes better cars

@anthonymolina7416

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Sadd mine stoped cause the chargers kept having issues

Having all the police electrics installed, how much impact does it have on battery drain?

@miguellopez3392

5 жыл бұрын

probably around 3 miles every hour.

is that a J1772 port in the console at 0:33? I wonder if Tesla worked on installing a small 'accessory' battery pack that would run all the extra stuff without putting strain on the single 12v battery. Excellent interview Raj. It's interesting to hear how they had to consider things like the side impact air bags when putting in a back seat prisoner barrier.

@markplott4820

5 жыл бұрын

I hoping Police Departments start using the E-Harpoon soon , to disable Fleeing cars.

This might be the future

30-35K in gas holy

Since its been 9 months, are you going to do a follow up on this? I am assuming the car has been on patrol for at least 6 months.

@TeslaRaj

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll follow up!

This was great, nicely done. Subscribed.

Cool ... and its silent.

@ripjawfang20

5 жыл бұрын

True u could just sneak up on a crimanak

How to waste money tax money 101

@TomatoWithARifle

5 жыл бұрын

not necessarily

is that doc hudson police model in the back???

Brilliant interview, thanks for doing this Raj!

T E S L A I S L I F E

Now we can hack police ;)

@IntelTV

5 жыл бұрын

It's nearly impossible to get into their systems since they are closed network through your device and through Tesla's servers.

Did he say how the test is going? How's the car doing as a police car, and is it fun? Advantages (as a patrol car)? Disadvantages?

We've started getting Model S hearses around where i live recently.

Tesla should make a fleet car model S is too expensive for a fleet vehicle

I'm just waiting for the Tesla firetruck...

Is it faster than agera rs?

In Victoria, Australia we have an Tesla police cars