Police unveil new fast response car with number plate recognition, more secure cabin for suspects

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SINGAPORE: On the outside, the Singapore Police Force’s new fast response car has all the bells and whistles of a sophisticated, smart vehicle: A ...

SINGAPORE: On the outside, the Singapore Police Force’s new fast response car has all the bells and whistles of a sophisticated, smart vehicle: A remote-controlled searchlight on the roof, sensors under the side view mirrors, and cameras on the front, sides and back.

The absence of conventional seats means people in custody cannot hide objects between the cushions, police explained during a media event on Thursday showcasing the new vehicle. An SUV gives officers a better field of view due to its higher profile, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Ng Li Ki, operations officer at the Frontline Policing Division's operations department.“I think we have good officers who always think of how new technology can be used to improve the job functions,” he said. “When it's something that you're doing day in, day out, you're at risk with certain things, you will think of new ways of doing things.

“Officers’ feedback has been an integral part of the vehicle’s conceptualisation and development, and there has been much attention to detail on the features that have been included,” he said.While the current fleet of fast response cars – comprising models like the Hyundai Elantra – is retrofitted to suit operational needs, this new batch is built with all its features from scratch. The new car was conceptualised in 2017 before production began two years later.

 

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