Fast Response Vehicle
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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). This time, consisting instead of modified *Toyota Hi-Lux twin-cab pick up trucks, which utilises diesel-power and provide greater ability to endure high usage on the roads over extensive periods of time. Achieving both the original and new requirements of the project, the new vehicles' bigger storage space also allows for easier storage and retrieval of equipment like chemical agent protective suits and bullet-resistant vests. The SPF plans to have two of these vehicles at all NPCs.
[edit] Trivia
The civilian model of the Toyota Hi-Lux vehicles in use in Singapore is the 2-litre turbo pickup truck. The SPF uses the Australian 3-litre turbo 4WD DOHC model instead.
 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. |
 A Mitsubishi Space Wagon Fast Response Vehicle doing a patrol somewhere in Towner Road. |
 A Toyota Hi-Lux Fast Response Vehicle from Ang Mo Kio NPC doing a patrol near Yio Chu Kang MRT station. |
[edit] References
- Goh, J. (May, 2006, Volume 32). SPF's New Fleet Hits the Road - Police Life Monthly. Singapore: Singapore Police Force. Accessed on December 29th, 2006.
- Ministry of Home Affairs (2005). Home Team 2005/2006 Report. Accessed on November 11th, 2006.
