Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, has donated a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, continuing his support totaling over $7 million in recent years. This donation aims to enhance officer safety and assist in recruitment. Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill highlighted the benefit of the Cybertrucks, which reportedly have bulletproof capabilities, during a departmental address. Unlike previous donations that went through a nonprofit foundation, this gift was made directly to the department, raising questions about transparency in funding.
"We want these things because the cops inside will be safe no matter what. These stop bullets. They are also a tremendous recruitment tool for us," McMahill said.
Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill first announced the Cybertruck gift on February 25 at his annual 'state of the department' address. He said during the speech that the trucks were provided by an anonymous donor and that they wouldn't come out of the department's budget.
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