Some new features include a centre partition between the front and back seats, where people in custody are held, and run-flat tyres that can operate up to a distance of 80km after punctures.
The patrol cars also come with advanced communication and surveillance systems, including automated number plate recognition technology and an in-vehicle recording system that can be livestreamed – similar to the SPF’s new fast response car.
External message boards are also installed on top of the vehicles to allow officers to communicate warnings to road users.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sam Tai said the new cars mark a “significant milestone” in TP’s operational capabilities and commitment to sustainability.
“Equipped with advanced technology features and green technology, these vehicles strengthen our ability to keep our road users safe while supporting a cleaner future,” said ASP Tai, who is the deputy officer-in-charge of TP’s special operations team.
Director of platform systems at the Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX), Tan Teck Chuan, said it was an “exciting journey” for the statutory board to leverage technology to enhance the Home Team’s operational efficiency and safety.
He added that the addition of electric cars marks the start of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ “electrification effort” of its vehicles.
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