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{{Short description|Official term for Singaporean police cars}}
[[File:Subaru police car.JPG|thumb|right|A [[Subaru Impreza]] fast response car at [[Suntec City Mall]].]]
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[[Singapore Police Force]] land division officers typically respond to calls in rapid-deployment vehicles now known as the '''Fast Response Car (FRC)''' which are the main [[police cars]] in Singapore. Prior to 2000, they were known in public simply as police patrol cars.
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Fast Response Cars are usually composed of Japanese made [[saloon cars]]. Most commonly seen are the [[Toyota Corolla]] and [[Mazda 323]]. At the turn of the century [[Nissan Sunny]] and [[Subaru Impreza]]<ref>They are not to be confused with the [[Subaru Impreza WRX]] used by the [[Highway patrol|Traffic Police]].</ref> sedans have been added to the fleet. Unlike civilian vehicles in Singapore in which [[speed limiter]]s are installed to prevent over-speeding, Police Fast Response Cars are able to reach their maximum speed potential without hindrance when the need arises.
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[[File:Chevrolet Cruze NB 1.6 SPF.jpg|thumb|right|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 car]]s used by the [[Singapore Police Force]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.torque.com.sg/news/cop-these-diecast-singapore-police-force-cars-before-they-sell-out/ |title=Cop these diecast Singapore Police Force cars before they sell out |author=<!-- staff --> |work=Torque |location=Singapore |date=2019-06-26 |access-date=2023-07-28}}</ref> Prior to 2000, they were known in public simply as "police patrol cars".
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 vehicle may therefore stock equipment for the force-opening of locked doors, conducting roadblocks, fingerprint collection, and the provision of first aid. On top of these, chemical agent protection equipment and bulletproof vests are also carried for the officer's protection.


FRCs are used for SPF deployments in urgent situations.<ref>{{cite tech report |url=https://www.unafei.or.jp/publications/pdf/RS_No56/No56_14VE_Singh1.pdf |title=Community policing in the context of Singapore |work=United Nations Asia and Far East Institute |first=Jarmal |last=Singh |date=December 2000 |access-date=2023-07-28 |id=Resource material series No. 56}}</ref>
The Mitsubishi Galant and Opel Astra series of FRCs, which were bought in very limited numbers, were the only police cars in local history to use aerodynamically designed [[light bar]]s, all other police vehicles to date use the block shaped design.


==History==
==List of Police Patrol Cars in Singapore History (Listed in alphabetical order)==
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.
*[[Hyundai Avante]] (2010 onwards)
*[[Isuzu Gemini]] (1991-1995)
*[[Mazda 323]] (1999 onwards)
*[[Mitsubishi Lancer]] (1989-2006)
*[[Mitsubishi Galant]] (1989-1999)
*[[Nissan Pulsar]] (1982-1995)
*[[Nissan Sunny]] (2004 onwards)
*[[Opel Astra]] (1995-2000)
*[[Subaru Impreza]] (2006 onwards)
*[[Toyota Corolla]] (1982 onwards)
*[[Toyota Corolla (E120)#South & Southeast Asia|Toyota Corolla Altis]] (2005 onwards)
*[[Volkswagen Beetle#VW Beetle 1967|Volkswagen Beetle]] (1968-1982)


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.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/police-spf-new-car-number-plate-recognition-secure-cabin-607126 |title=Police unveil new fast response car with number plate recognition, more secure cabin for suspects |first=Aqil Haziq |last=Mahmud |work=Channel News Asia |location=Singapore |date=2020-08-02 |access-date=2023-07-28}}</ref> They are expected to replace all active FRCs by 2024.<ref name="FRCSPF">{{cite press release |url=https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/News/20200802_Next-generation-Fast-Response-Car-FRC |title=Next-generation fast response car (FRC) |publisher=Singapore Police Force |date=2020-08-02 |access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref> These vehicles were retrofitted as a project by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in cooperation with the SPF,<ref name="FRCSPF"/> known as the " Next-Generation Fast Response Car".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://innovd.stengg.com/insights/public-security/reinforcing-public-security-with-next-gen-fast-response-cars/ |title=Reinforcing Public Security with Next-Gen Fast Response Cars |first=John |last=Yen |work=INNOVD |location=Singapore |access-date=2023-07-29}}</ref>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Fast Response Car.jpg|A [[Toyota]] Fast Response Car parked outside the [[Serangoon Gardens Estate|Serangoon Gardens]] [[Neighbourhood Police Post]]
File:Mazda_FRC.jpg|A [[Mazda 323]] Fast Response Car from [[Bukit Timah]] [[Neighbourhood Police Centre]] patrolling along [[Orchard Road]] beside [[Hotel Meridien]]
File:SPF police car - Corolla Altis.JPG|A Toyota Corolla Altis police car at [[Suntec City]] during Singapore 2006
File:Subaru_FRC.jpg|A [[Subaru Impreza]] TS 1.6 FRC patrolling along Zion Road
File:Subaru police car.JPG|A [[Subaru Impreza]] at Suntec City
</gallery>


===Fast Response Vehicle===
==See also==
*[[Fast Response Vehicle]]
[[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|Volvo V70 AWD XC]], [[Mitsubishi Space Wagon]] and [[Mitsubishi Chariot]] underwent evaluation in various [[Neighbourhood police centre|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).
==Notes & references==

* {{cite magazine | author = Goh, J. | date = May 2006 | volume = 32 | pages = 1 | url = http://www.spf.gov.sg/prints/plm/2006/may06_pg01.htm | title = SPF's New Fleet Hits the Road | journal = Police Life Monthly | publisher = [[Singapore Police Force]] | accessdate = 2006-12-29 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070604171911/http://www.spf.gov.sg/prints/plm/2006/may06_pg01.htm |archivedate = 2007-06-04}}
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.spf.gov.sg/prints/plm/2006/may06_pg01.htm | title=SPF's New Fleet Hits the Road | access-date=14 November 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070604171911/http://www.spf.gov.sg/prints/plm/2006/may06_pg01.htm | archive-date=4 June 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/upload/mid27/type1/cat4/1976_313_Report%2005-06%20P2.pdf | title=Home Team Departments | access-date=14 November 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070221211034/http://www2.mha.gov.sg/mha/upload/mid27/type1/cat4/1976_313_Report%2005-06%20P2.pdf | archive-date=21 February 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Goh |first=Jonathan |date=May 2006 |volume=32 |pages=1 |url=http://www.spf.gov.sg/prints/plm/2006/may06_pg01.htm |title=SPF's New Fleet Hits the Road |journal=Police Life Monthly |publisher=[[Singapore Police Force]] |access-date=2006-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070604171911/http://www.spf.gov.sg/prints/plm/2006/may06_pg01.htm |archive-date=2007-06-04}}</ref>
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====Gallery====
{{gallery
|File:Singapore Police Volvo V70XC Fast Response Vehicle.jpg|A [[Volvo V70]] XC Fast Response Vehicle on patrol nearby [[North Bridge Road]]. Note the lower profiled [[light bar]] as compared with the Fast Response Car.
|File:PoliceSpaceWagon.jpg|A [[Mitsubishi Space Wagon]] Fast Response Vehicle doing a patrol somewhere in [[Towner Road]].
|File:Hilux_(Singapore_Police_Force).jpg|A [[Toyota Hilux]] Fast Response Vehicle.
|}}

==Fleet==
===Current===
{| class="wikitable"
! style="text-align: center;"|Make and Model
! style="text-align: center;"|Type
! style="text-align: center;"|In service
! style="text-align: center;"|Notes
|-
|[[BMW F30|BMW F30 325d M Sport]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2018–present
|Used exclusively by the Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Unit
|-
|[[Chevrolet Cruze#First generation (J300; 2008)|Chevrolet Cruze NB 1.6D]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2016–present
|
|-
|[[Hyundai Elantra#Fourth generation (HD; 2006)|Hyundai Avante HD 1.6]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2010–present
|
|-
|[[Hyundai Elantra#Fifth generation (MD/UD/JK; 2010)|Hyundai Elantra MD 1.6]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2014–present
|
|-
|[[Hyundai Sonata#Fifth generation (NF; 2004)|Hyundai Sonata NF 2.0]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2011–present
|
|-
|[[Hyundai Tucson#Third generation (TL; 2015)|Hyundai TL Tucson FL 1.6 GLS]]
|[[Crossover (automobile)|Crossover SUV]]
|2020–present
|Next-Generation Fast Response Car. Approximately 300 vehicles to be delivered through 2024.
|-
|[[Mazda3#Fourth generation (BP; 2019)|Mazda 3 1.5 Skyactiv-G]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2020–present
|
|-
|[[Subaru Impreza (second generation)|Subaru Impreza GD]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2006–present
|Mainly used for follow-up investigations.
|-
|[[Toyota Corolla (E120)#South & Southeast Asia|Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (E120)]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2005–present
|Mainly used for follow-up investigations.
|-
|[[Toyota Corolla (E140)#South & Southeast Asia|Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (E140)]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2009–present
|
|-
|[[Toyota RAV4 (XA50)|Toyota RAV4 2.0]]
|[[Crossover (automobile)|Crossover SUV]]
|2022–present
|Next-Generation Fast Response Car.
|-
|[[Volvo S80|Volvo S80 T5 2.0]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Sedan]]
|2012–present
|Used exclusively by the Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Unit
|}

===Former===
{{div col}}
*[[BMW 3 Series (E30)|BMW E30 320i]] (Traffic Police)
*[[Ford Cortina#TC Mark III (1970–1976)|Ford Cortina]]
*[[Ford Escort (Europe)#Second generation (1974–1980)|Ford Escort]]
*[[Isuzu Gemini]]
*[[Mazda Familia#Sixth generation (BF; 1985–1994)|Mazda 323 BH]]
*[[Mazda Familia#Ninth generation (BJ; 1998–2003)|Mazda 323 BJ]]
*[[Mitsubishi Lancer]]
*[[Mitsubishi Galant]]
*[[Nissan Pulsar]]
*[[Nissan Sunny|Nissan Sunny (B15)]]
*[[Opel Vectra]]
*[[Subaru Impreza (second generation)#WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX]] (Traffic Police)
*[[Toyota Corolla (E110)]]
*[[Toyota Corona]]
*[[Volkswagen Beetle#VW Beetle 1967|Volkswagen Beetle]]
*[[Volvo S40]] (Traffic Police)
{{div col end}}

===Gallery===
{{Gallery
| title = SPF Fast Response Cars
| mode = packed
| width = 130 | height = 130
| File:SPF police car - Corolla Altis.JPG
| A Toyota Corolla Altis police car at [[Suntec City]] during Singapore 2006
| File:Subaru police car.JPG
| A [[Subaru Impreza]] fast response car at [[Suntec City Mall]].
| File:2014 Hyundai Elantra (MD3) 1.6 Elite sedan, Singapore Police Force (2016-01-03).jpg
| A [[Hyundai Elantra]] Fast Response Car in Singapore in 2016
| File:SG Police Force Toyota Corolla Altis E140.jpg
|[[Toyota Corolla (E140)|Toyota Corolla Altis]] with the new Singapore Police Force livery
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}


{{Singapore Police Force}}
{{Singapore Police Force}}

Latest revision as of 06:48, 24 May 2024

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".

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

History

[edit]

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

[edit]
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]

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Fleet

[edit]

Current

[edit]
Make and Model Type In service Notes
BMW F30 325d M Sport Sedan 2018–present Used 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–present Next-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–present Mainly used for follow-up investigations.
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (E120) Sedan 2005–present Mainly used for follow-up investigations.
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 (E140) Sedan 2009–present
Toyota RAV4 2.0 Crossover SUV 2022–present Next-Generation Fast Response Car.
Volvo S80 T5 2.0 Sedan 2012–present Used exclusively by the Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Unit

Former

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[edit]
SPF Fast Response Cars

References

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  1. ^ "Cop these diecast Singapore Police Force cars before they sell out". Torque. Singapore. 26 June 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  2. ^ Singh, Jarmal (December 2000). Community policing in the context of Singapore (PDF). United Nations Asia and Far East Institute (Technical report). Resource material series No. 56. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  3. ^ Mahmud, Aqil Haziq (2 August 2020). "Police unveil new fast response car with number plate recognition, more secure cabin for suspects". Channel News Asia. Singapore. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Next-generation fast response car (FRC)" (Press release). Singapore Police Force. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  5. ^ Yen, John. "Reinforcing Public Security with Next-Gen Fast Response Cars". INNOVD. Singapore. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  6. ^ "SPF's New Fleet Hits the Road". Archived from the original on 4 June 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  7. ^ "Home Team Departments" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  8. ^ Goh, Jonathan (May 2006). "SPF's New Fleet Hits the Road". Police Life Monthly. Vol. 32. Singapore Police Force. p. 1. Archived from the original on 4 June 2007. Retrieved 29 December 2006.
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