The Dutch police force, known as the Rijkspolitie, first employed the use of 356s and 911s on their highways during the 1960s for what seems like an obvious reason: they were quite suitable for high-speed patrol. The decision to use sports cars as state police highway patrol vehicles was in response to an increase in crashes due to a lack of speed limits. Law enforcement needed vehicles that could catch fast, speeding sports cars and address other issues such as drunk drivers and breakdowns.

Porsche models fit Dutch police requirements because they were reliable, handled well, stopped quickly, and had an open top, according to the Porsche Newsroom. An open top was important because it allowed officers to stand up in their vehicles to have a better view of their surrounding area, and it also enabled them to direct traffic.

The 356 was a desirable candidate due to its performance capability, versatility, and presence. Plus, there was a Cabriolet option. The highway patrol used orange and white 356s fitted with blue lights from 1962 until 1966, demonstrating that it meant business when it came to targeting unsafe driving practices.

In 1967, Porsche introduced the 911 Targa, which the Dutch acquired because they were faster than the 356, according to Silodrome.  The interior of the Targas remained largely stock, but the police force modified these models by adding a flashing blue light; orange livery on the front, sides, and rear; a rear-mounted loud speaker; sirens, additional lights, and storage lockers. The back seat lockers were permanent fixtures, so the vehicles were not used to transport suspects.

The 911SC was an upgrade in 1978 because its 3.0-liter engine was more powerful and reliable than the 2.7-liter one provided in the previous generation. The Dutch liked the Targas so much that they used the model as part of their fleet until 1996.

The Rijkspolitie also included some 914, 924, and 964 models in its fleet, for a total of 507 Porsches overall. As a result, the Rijkspolitie have earned the designation of having the largest global historic Porsche police fleet. Today, surviving Rijkspolitie Porsche models are desirable for collectors. In June 2022, a 1980 3.0-litre 911 SC Targa, codenamed “Alex 82”, was listed for sale in Belgium for €99,950 (US $98,376), according to Drive, so these vehicles occasionally appear for sale on the open market.