Interviews

My national service experience has enriched me personally and professionally. It has taught me many management skills which I can apply effectively to my civilian life as well; such as strategic planning and maintaining composure in the face of difficult and stressful situations.



Being in the SPF has made me a better person, as I have the benefit of learning from the mistakes and 
regrets of the people I have investigated over the past 12 years.” “On top of that, being a police officer helps me acquire the skills to foresee and plan for unexpected incidents, which will go a long way in both my work and personal life

I I would like to take this opportunity to thank for mentor through the years

Steps to prevent Counter - Terrorism

Counter - Terrorism

Identifying Suspicious Persons

General Guidelines For Identifying Suspicious Persons Suspicious persons can be detected by observing their appearance and behaviour. The following are some descriptions of how a suspicious person may appear and behave: - Wearing oversized or inappropriate attire that may conceal a hidden object (e.g. wearing a long heavy coat in warm weather). - Entering premises without prior notification or on the pretext of being engaged to perform some form of work within the premises. Loitering near premises or in the lobby of premises for an extended period of time. - Wandering within premises without a valid pass authorising entry. - Asking specific questions concerning the security of the premises (e.g. the number of security guards deployed at the premises and the type of security hardware installed at the premises). - Asking questions about the personal movement of a specific or prominent individual (e.g. arrival & departure times, vehicle licence number or parking lot number). - Not able to provide a reasonable explanation or are uncooperative when asked for their purpose of visit. - Making an unexpected delivery of a package to an office or to a specific person. - Placing an object or a parcel within or outside premises and departing from the area.

Crime Situation for 2010

Overall Crime Down


Overall Crime reported fell by 0.6% (or -200 cases), from 33,186 cases in 2009 to 32,986 cases in 2010. Annex A shows the breakdown of Overall Crime in 2010 as compared to 2009. Three of the six crime classes registered decreases in 2010 as compared to the year before: Violent Property Crimes (- 186 cases or -25%), Housebreaking and Related Crimes (- 129 cases or -13%) and Theft and Related Crimes (-962 cases or -5%). The details are as follow:

SPF Media Releases

12 Year-Old Housebreaker Nabbed

Police have arrested a 12 year-old boy who is believed to be involved in a series of break-ins in the Yishun housing estate.

In these cases, the suspect was believed to have gained access to the units by simply walking through the front door which was left unsecured. In total, the suspect made away with about $250 cash and a laptop worth about $2500.

Following the reports, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division conducted extensive enquiries and investigations and managed to establish the identity of the suspect. On 17 January 2011 at about 7.30 pm , the suspect was arrested at his residence in Yishun. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to be involved in at least 4 cases of break-ins in the Yishun estate. Investigations against the suspect are still on-going.

The offence of Housebreaking and Theft by Day under Section 454 of the Penal Code, Chapter 224, carries a maximum imprisonment term of 10 years.

Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police Hsu Sin Yun, commended his officers for their good investigative work which led to the arrest of the suspect. He also reminded residents to secure their units, common corridor windows and valuable items before leaving the house or going to bed.

Singapore Police Force Crime Prevention

Some tips to prevention about vandalism



Traditionally, the community has turned to the police and the judicial system to protect them by deterring criminals and punishing offenders. The general public’s indifference towards self-protection arises mainly from the lack of knowledge of the means of protection, and perhaps a perception that somebody else - the government or insurance companies - bears most of the cost of theft and vandalism




Large columns, tall fences, overgrown shrubbery and other barriers blocking sight lines adjacent to pedestrian paths could shield an attacker. Alternatively, low hedges or planters, small trees, wrought iron or chain-link fences, transparent reinforced glass, lawn or flower beds, benches allow users to see and be seen and usually discourage crime and vandalism.

Police take a serious view of these cases and will not hesitate to take action 

against those who are responsible. The penalties for some of these offences are as 
follows: 
Littering or spitting - Fine of up to S$1000/-. 
Mischief - 3 months imprisonment, fine, or both. 
Mischief by Fire - 7 years imprisonment and liable to a fine. 
Vandalism - 3 years imprisonment or fine, and liable to not less than 3 strokes of the cane. 
Breach of Town Council By-Laws  
Eg : 
- Playing football at void deck.        - Fine of up to S$1000
- Cycling on jogging track.