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{{Short description|Official term for Singaporean police cars}}
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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".

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>

==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.<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>

===Fast Response Vehicle===
[[File:Toyota Hilux Fast Response Vehicle.jpg|thumb|right|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|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).

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>

====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.
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==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
|-
|[[Polestar 2|Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor]]
|[[Sedan (automobile)|Liftback]] 
|2025–present
|Used exclusively by the Traffic Police Expressway Patrol Unit
|-
|[[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
| 
|-
|[[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===
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*[[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)
*[[Subaru Impreza (second generation)|Subaru Impreza GD]]
*[[Toyota Corolla (E110)]]
*[[Toyota Corona]]
*[[Volkswagen Beetle#VW Beetle 1967|Volkswagen Beetle]]
*[[Volvo S40]] (Traffic Police)
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===Gallery===
{{Gallery
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| 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}}

[[Category:Singapore Police Force]]
[[Category:Police vehicles]]