Out of the ten or so complaints I read, only two were applicable to other EVs (can't do long range, which it sounds like they only needed once), and no engine block to hide behind (surely they can just install additional armor on that part of the car).
The rest is Tesla being unfit for being a police car, which, yes, it is, why are you buying something you know doesn't fit your use case?
1. Limited space: - Back seats only have room for one prisoner - Officers can't comfortably get in and out with duty belts on - Cramped cabin causes duty belts and vests to jut into passenger seat
2. Modification issues: - Few shops can modify Teslas for police use - Long wait times for modifications (months) - Modifications exacerbate space constraints
3. Charging infrastructure concerns: - Unclear how/where officers would charge vehicles - Potential security issues with charging suspects' transport vehicles at public stations
4. Safety concerns: - No engine block to use as cover in firefights - Low profile limits off-road use and maneuverability
5. "Smart" features interfering with police work: - Autopilot causing delays when shifting into drive - Automatic stopping when pulling over - Complicated process to dim lights at night - Issues with proximity locking, sleep mode, and self-closing doors
6. Maintenance challenges: - Require Tesla technicians for many repairs - Long out-of-service times for repairs
7. Cost issues: - Expensive to transport for modifications - Limited vendor options for outfitting increases costs
8. Not designed for police utility needs: - Lack of storage space for equipment - No easy way to transport items like bicycles and shopping carts