New automated police systems to shorten time taken to issue arms and gear
Police officers in Singapore can now access their weapons far quicker than before, after a new Automated Armoury System cut down the time taken to issue arms from up to two hours to just a couple of minutes. The system builds upon existing automation efforts by the police force for the quick retrieval of police equipment. Nikhil Khattar with more.
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