Fast Response Car

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A Chevrolet Cruze fast response car at the National Museum of Singapore in 2020 Chevrolet Cruze NB 1.6 SPF.jpg
A Chevrolet Cruze fast response car at the National Museum of Singapore in 2020

The "Fast Response Car" (FRC) is the official term for police cars used by the Singapore Police Force. [1] Prior to 2000, they were known in public simply as "police patrol cars".

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FRCs are used for SPF deployments in urgent situations. [2]

History

Originally restricted to team leader vehicles during the 1990s, all current FRCs carry a large array of equipment to allow officers to conduct normal policing duties and basic investigative work which officers are expected to perform with the implementation of the Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) system. A typical FRC may therefore stock equipment for the force-opening of locked doors, conducting roadblocks, fingerprint collection, and the provision of first aid. Chemical agent protection equipment and bulletproof vests are also carried for the officer's protection.

In 2020, the SPF unveiled a type of FRC, which consist of Hyundai Tucson SUVs, with a remote-controlled searchlight on the roof, sensors under the side view mirrors, and cameras all around the vehicle. [3] They are expected to replace all active FRCs by 2024. [4] These vehicles were retrofitted as a project by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in cooperation with the SPF, [4] known as the " Next-Generation Fast Response Car". [5]

Fast Response Vehicle

A Toyota Hilux Fast Response Vehicle Toyota Hilux Fast Response Vehicle.jpg
A Toyota Hilux Fast Response Vehicle

Originally unveiled in 2002 at the Singapore Police Force's annual workplan seminar, the Enhanced Patrol Vehicle Project was presented to highlight the need for police off-road capability. The Volvo V70 AWD XC, Mitsubishi Space Wagon and Mitsubishi Chariot underwent evaluation in various Neighbourhood Police Centres. They also provide bigger storage for additional equipment like undercarriage mirrors. All NPCs were to have at least three of such vehicles eventually, but as of 2006, only 6 have been purchased in total (3 Volvo V70 XCs, 3 Mitsubishi Space Wagons/Chariots).

The project underwent several evaluations and in 2004 was re-introduced to the public as the new Enhanced Fast Response Vehicle (FRV), using modified Toyota Hilux twin-cab diesel pick up trucks, more suited for prolonged heavy use on the roads. Achieving both the original and new requirements of the project, the new vehicles' bigger storage space allows easier storage and retrieval of equipment such as chemical agent protective suits and bullet-resistant vests. The SPF plans to have two of these vehicles at all NPCs. [6] [7] [8]

Fleet

Current

Make and ModelTypeIn serviceNotes
BMW F30 325d M Sport Sedan 2018–presentUsed exclusively by the Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Unit
Chevrolet Cruze NB 1.6D Sedan 2016–present
Hyundai Avante HD 1.6 Sedan 2010–present
Hyundai Elantra MD 1.6 Sedan 2014–present
Hyundai Sonata NF 2.0 Sedan 2011–present
Hyundai TL Tucson FL 1.6 GLS Crossover SUV 2020–presentNext-Generation Fast Response Car. Approximately 300 vehicles to be delivered through 2024.
Mazda 3 1.5 Skyactiv-G Sedan 2020–present
Subaru Impreza GD Sedan 2006–presentMainly used for follow-up investigations.
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (E120) Sedan 2005–presentMainly used for follow-up investigations.
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (E140) Sedan 2009–present
Toyota RAV4 2.0 Crossover SUV 2022–presentNext-Generation Fast Response Car.
Volvo S80 T5 2.0 Sedan 2012–presentUsed exclusively by the Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Unit

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