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.
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