Are Tesla Cars A Security Risk?

In Oakland California, police are using a new tactic to get evidence for crimes. Towing Tesla cars that feature "Sentry Mode" to secure video footage of the area around the car.

Is this an extension of the surveillance state? Is this a natural step in protecting victims of crimes?

News sources -
https://gizmodo.com/cops-are-towing-teslas-to-recover-crime-scene-footage-2000494504
https://www.carscoops.com/2024/09/california-police-might-use-your-teslas-sentry-video-to-solve-nearby-crimes/
https://www.officer.com/vehicles-fleet/vehicles-equipment/vehicles/news/55137753/california-police-using-warrants-to-obtain-video-evidence-from-teslas
https://www.irishnews.com/news/world/teslas-allegedly-towed-at-crime-scenes-for-footage-by-police-in-california-VP4JOCHY4RERJGVASCXDOJ6WMM/