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S IN GA P OR E P OLIC E FOR C E A N N U A L 2018
SING APO RE PO LICE FO RCE ANNUAL 2018
SAFEGUARDING
EVERY DAY
SA FE GU AR D IN G E V E RY DAY
New Phoenix Park, 28 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329560 TEL: 1800 353 0000 FAX: +65 6259 6648 www.police.gov.sg
MISSION VISION
To prevent, deter A Force for the Nation -
and detect crime to make Singapore the
safest place in the world
SAFEGUARDING EVERY DAY
Contents
6 Commissioner’s Report
10 Organisation Structure
14 Staying Ahead of Operational Threats
24 M aintaining Operational Excellence Through
Investigation and Intelligence
34 A Caring and Future-Ready Workforce
42 B uilding Trust, Strengthening Partnerships
54 Singapore Crime Situation
62 S ingapore Road Traffic Situation
65 Service Pledge Report
66 Public Feedback Report
68 Financial Report
69 Manpower Statistics
72 Award Winners
80 Almanac
83 Police Sports Association’s
Achievements
88 cknowledgments
A
COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
CP Hoong Wee Teck Agility in a Complex and We have also developed new training technologies.
Commissioner of Police, Singapore Police Force Challenging Environment An example is the Enhanced Live Firing Range
System which enhances marksmanship training by
With an increasingly dynamic operating landscape,
providing real-time recommendations to improve
it is important that the SPF continues to have the
subsequent shots.
right capabilities in place to help officers discharge
their duties effectively. Our commitment towards enhancing the skillsets of
our officers also extend beyond their services to the
For more effective incident management,
SPF. We continue to facilitate their transition to a
coordination and support for our frontline
second career, especially for those who would like to
officers, we have operationalised the single Police
carry on working beyond their retirement. To this end,
Operations Command Centre (POCC) watch floor.
the Career Transition Office has continued to organise
Officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force,
networking sessions and workshops for these officers.
the Central Narcotics Bureau, and the Immigration
and Checkpoints Authority are now co-located
The Community, Our Partners
within the POCC for more holistic and effective
incident management. In fostering stronger bonds with the community,
the Police Community Roadshow 2018 was held
On the counter-terrorism front, the SPF has over three consecutive weekends at three different
strengthened our response capabilities through heartland locations. We were heartened by the
the commissioning of more Emergency Response strong support of over 173,000 visitors.
Teams (ERTs) and In-Situ Reaction Teams (IRTs)
across Singapore. To boost the SPF’s public order Recognising the importance of the community in
capability and police numbers on the ground during supporting the SPF’s crime-fighting efforts, we
national emergencies and major security events, we have launched the Volunteer Special Constabulary
also formed PNSmen Public Order Troops under the (Community) [VSC (Community)] vocation to create
Special Operations Command. more opportunities for the public to work alongside
us in fighting crime. As of April 2019, we have trained
Keeping Pace with Technology a total of 142 VSC (Community) officers who now
join our regular officers in conducting high visibility
Technology has been a key enabler of the SPF’s
patrols in community areas.
transformation. In 2018, we launched several new
technologies to help us achieve better operational With the operationalisation of the new Woodlands
outcomes. Division, the SPF will be able to better serve the
residents living in the northern parts of Singapore.
We equipped frontline police officers with Police
It is the first Police Division to introduce redesigned
Smartphones that contain customised mobile
workflow processes and tech-enabled systems to
applications to help officers make better and faster
enhance the provision of policing services to the
decisions, and respond more effectively to cases.
public. Through these changes, members of the
We also launched JARVIS, an integrated screening
public will benefit from shorter waiting times, and
platform that uses big data technology, to analyse
more privacy and comfort at our service counters.
police reports and conduct instantaneous searches
across our databases. JARVIS’s advanced sense- In protecting the vulnerable, we have successfully
making capability has enabled investigators to expanded the One-Stop Abuse Forensic Examination
increase their productivity as accurate results can (OneSAFE) Centre to enhance care for sexual
be attained faster. crime victims. We also completed the review of
Safeguarding Every Day We will continue to work closely with our foreign
law enforcement counterparts to crack down on our investigation processes for sexual crimes. Of
Singapore was once again ranked number one The SPF has also embarked on developing our aerial
foreign scam syndicates. particular significance was the SPF’s adoption of new
in the Gallup Global Law and Order Report 2018 capability in incident response. In 2019, the SPF
guidelines with enhanced victim-centric measures
for the fourth consecutive year, with 94% of our will commence the trial of the Sky Aerial Response
Beyond safeguarding the community, 2018 was which will improve the level of delivering care and
residents feeling safe walking alone at night in their Command or Sky ARC, a vehicle equipped with a suite
a busy year for the SPF in terms of security justice to the vulnerable.
neighbourhood. This commendable accomplishment deployment. We successfully ensured the safety of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Its capability
is a strong testament to the good work done by all and security of the 32nd and 33rd ASEAN Summits to live-stream footage captured by the UAVs will
officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF). provide command elements and ground officers with Building for the Future
that were attended by 22 heads of state and heads
of government. Singapore was also in the global better situational awareness for enhanced decision- In order to remain relevant and effective in today’s
Theft and related crimes have decreased due to our limelight due to the Trump-Kim Summit (TKS). The making and operational response. unpredictable and difficult security environment,
continued crime prevention efforts. There were 165 SPF had to plan and execute the various security the SPF must continuously transform and build
days that were free from snatch theft, robbery and plans for the TKS on a short three weeks’ notice Enabling Officers through Training for tomorrow. While these transformation efforts
housebreaking. Our road traffic situation also remained and a total of 7,000 officers were deployed over a Even as we invest in technology, our people remain will change the way we operate, we must whole-
stable, with fewer traffic accidents on our roads. span of three days. I am proud that the SPF did not the bedrock of operational success. To this end, we heartedly embrace these changes for a safe and
let the nation down, by making sure that the TKS will continue to care for our officers by investing secure Singapore.
While crime remained low, there was a slight
proceeded smoothly, without any security issues. significantly in their training.
increase of 1.4% in overall crime due to the rise In conclusion, I would like to express my deepest
in scam cases. The SPF will press on with our We kept crime in check despite the year’s high In tandem with our aerial capability development, the appreciation to all officers, volunteers, partners,
multi-pronged approach of tough enforcement, operational tempo. All these were possible because Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit was set up to build a stakeholders and the community for the very strong
engagement efforts with stakeholders and public of the commitment and dedication of all officers, cadre of officers with specialist skillsets to operate support. Let us press on together to realise our vision
education in our continuous fight against scams. and with the community’s strong support. different classes of UAVs. of making Singapore the safest place in the world.
6 S IN GA P OR E P O L I CE F O RCE A NNUA L 2 0 1 8 SINGAPORE POLIC E FO R C E A N N U A L 2018 7
SAFEGUARDING EVERY DAY
ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
AS AT 1 JUNE 2019
Staff Department
ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICE PLANNING AND TRAINING & CAPABILITY
FINANCE DEPARTMENT DAC Michael Ang ORGANISATION DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AC Lee Chwee Huat AC Daniel Tan SAC Anthony Ng
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP POLICE LICENSING AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
AC William Koh
REGULATORY DEPARTMENT AC Wilson Lim
DAC Shng Yunn Chinn SAC Lu Yeow Lim
SERVICE DELIVERY DEPARTMENT
CENTRE FOR PROTECTIVE SECURITY MANPOWER DEPARTMENT POLICE LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT DAC Gwee Aik Chiong
Deputy Commissioner Mr Andy Tan SAC Christopher Ng SAC Teo Chor Leng
of Police (Operations) VOLUNTEER SPECIAL CONSTABULARY
DCP Tan Chye Hee DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
POLICE NATIONAL SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
AC Bobby Fay
AC Loke Wai Yew SAC How Kwang Hwee AC Poh Lye Hin
INSPECTORATE AND COMPLIANCE OFFICE ORGANISATION EXCELLENCE OFFICE POLICE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
AC Yap Shao Peng AC Chua Chee Wai Mr Tay Yeow Koon
COMMISSIONER
OF POLICE Specialist Staff Department
CP Hoong Wee Teck
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT POLICE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT
Mr David Chew DCP Florence Chua SAC Lim Chin Tiak (Covering)
Deputy Commissioner
of Police (Investigation
and Intelligence)
DCP Florence Chua Specialist & Line Units
AIRPORT POLICE DIVISION PUBLIC TRANSPORT 7 LAND DIVISIONS
SECURITY COMMAND
AC Cheong Chee Ming BEDOK DIVISION (‘G’ DIV)
AC Koh Wei Keong CENTRAL DIVISION (‘A’ DIV)
AC Gregory Tan DAC Julius Lim
GURKHA CONTINGENT
SECURITY COMMAND
SAC Mark Lindsay Ross Forman JURONG DIVISION (‘J’ DIV)
SAC Adrian Quek CLEMENTI DIVISION (‘D’ DIV)
AC Jarrod Pereira AC Devrajan Bala
HOME TEAM SCHOOL OF
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
WOODLANDS DIVISION (‘L’ DIV)
SAC Soh Kee Hean SAC Arul David Scott TANGLIN DIVISION (‘E’ DIV)
AC Chong Zunjie AC Leon Chan
POLICE COAST GUARD TRAFFIC POLICE
SAC Cheang Keng Keong SAC Gerald Lim ANG MO KIO DIVISION (‘F’ DIV)
Deputy Commissioner AC Zhang Weihan
of Police (Policy) PROTECTIVE SECURITY COMMAND TRAINING COMMAND
DCP Jerry See SAC Manimaran Pushpanatan SAC Loy Chye Meng
10 S IN GA P OR E P O L I CE F O RCE A NNUA L 2 0 1 8 SINGAPORE POLIC E FO R C E A N N U A L 2018 11
SAFEGUARDING EVERY DAY
OPERATIONAL have been rolled out since its malls, the SPF is able to align its
EXCELLENCE operationalisation in 2016. These response plans according to the
teams, which comprise officers various terrains.
The SPF continued to achieve specially trained and equipped
operational excellence in spite to respond to armed attacks, not To further the SPF’s public
of the high operational tempo only increase police presence on security response capabilities,
in 2018. Beyond upholding its the ground but are also involved In-situ Reaction Teams (IRTs)
mission to prevent, deter and in preparing stakeholders for were operationalised to improve
detect crime, the SPF also public security incidents. By the SPF’s response time to public
oversaw the safety and security
STAYING AHEAD OF
coordinating emergency response security incidents occurring in
of 17 major events, including the plans with stakeholders such as iconic areas with high footfall
32nd and 33rd ASEAN Summits, the management of shopping such as the Orchard and Marina
OPERATIONAL THREATS the unprecedented DPRK-USA
Singapore Summit, and various
ASEAN Ministerial meetings
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DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
throughout 2018.
JAMES GOH HOW KWANG HWEE
Operations Officer, Frontline Policing Division, Operations Department Director, Operations Department Enhancing public order and
public security response
capabilities
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is working amid an increasingly demanding and
2018 also saw the SPF
challenging operating environment. Arguably more complex than before, policing strengthening its preparedness
challenges are constantly evolving with the proliferation of technological advancements level on the counter-terrorism
and the rise of global terrorism. As more radicalised individuals in society and terror front. Based on the second edition
groups continue to stamp their marks around the world, it is imperative for the SPF of the Singapore Terrorism Threat
to maintain a high level of vigilance. Assessment Report, the threat to
Singapore’s security remains high.
Thus, it is particularly important
Despite 2018 being an operationally intensive year, the SPF continued to build
that the SPF is well-equipped to
its counter-terrorism capabilities and harness technology to augment frontline respond in the event of terror
operations. To effectively safeguard Singapore, the SPF focussed on three key areas: attacks.
To augment existing frontline
Striving for greater Strengthening Further developing response capabilities, more
1 operational excellence 2 3 operational capabilities Emergency Response Teams
operational readiness
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Staying Ahead of Operational Threats
The SPF continued to leverage
technology to enhance its
operational effectiveness.
In 2018, the SPF developed
and deployed a customised
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
equipped with blinkers, search
lights and an audio warning system
– to augment its operations.
Apart from strengthening police
presence on the ground, the
UAV could also live stream aerial
situational images and videos to
the Police command centre, thus
enabling better decision making
and operational response.
In addition, the SPF also deployed
UAVs with thermal cameras for
enforcement operations against To enable better sense-making islandwide situational picture to
contraband and vice activities, and decision-making, the SPF has help officers make better decisions
and complementing ground expanded its network of sensors in during incident management.
resources to locate persons of the Police Operations Command Coupled with the Mobile Secured
interest in forested areas. Given Centre (POCC). The operations Messaging platform on the Police
their effectiveness, the SPF will rooms of all Land Divisions have Smartphone, there are now more
continue to roll out UAVs with new also been centralised in POCC, channels for officers to gain access
capabilities to support ground allowing information to be shared to operational information.
operations in the near future. more easily, and providing an
Bay areas. As first responders to 25 November 2018, the SPF will be To strengthen command and
public security incidents, the IRTs able to better serve the population control coordination at incident
– consisting of mostly Full-time in the northern parts of Singapore. sites, the SPF developed and
Police National Servicemen from As the first division to incorporate trialled the Division Command
the Protective Security Command redesigned workflow processes Vehicles (DCVs). The DCVs
– also perform high visibility patrols a n d te c h - e n a b l e d syste m s , are equipped with a suite of
to deter anyone with the intent members of the public will communication and surveillance
of compromising the safety and benefit from greater efficiency of systems, and can also be quickly
security of the public. policing services. combined to form a larger
command post.
Enhancing frontline
operations and incident
management capabilities
Alongside the constant efforts to
improve public security response
capabilities, the SPF also strived
for greater operational excellence
by enhancing the effectiveness
and efficiency in the deployment
of frontline police resources.
With the operationalisation
of the Woodlands Division on
16 S IN GA P OR E P O L I CE F O RCE A NNUA L 2 0 1 8 SINGAPORE POLIC E FO R C E A N N U A L 2018 17Staying Ahead of Operational Threats
Simulation System to provide
safe and yet realistic training for
officers. With a large library of
dynamic scenarios ranging from
terror incidents to riots at various
locations, the system was also
used to enhance the readiness of
ground commanders leading up to
major events such as the Formula 1
Singapore Grand Prix and the 33rd
ASEAN Summit.
Preparation through
large-scale exercises
To prepare for major events,
the SPF regularly conducts
training and exercises to hone
the operational readiness and
response capabilities of the
OPERATIONAL Enhancing training officers in dealing with incidents.
Fighting crime with on 5 September 2018 to promote on how to protect themselves READINESS Training is the bedrock of SPF’s In 2018, over 1,100 officers,
operational readiness. In 2018, the i n c l u d i n g t h o s e f ro m t h e
key partners smart and safe behaviour when from crime. To maintain an edge in its ever-
SPF increased its training capacity Singapore Civil Defence Force
Continuing our tradition of clubbing and to reduce crimes changing operating landscape, the
In addition to the SPF’s crime and frequency, enhancing it (SCDF), were involved in two
strong community partnership, associated with the nightlife SPF is constantly reviewing and
prevention outreach efforts through developing its operational plans with diverse methodologies and large-scale Public Order Ground
the SPF collaborated with the entertainment scene. A total of
to address prevailing and evolving learning platforms, to achieve Deployment Exercises to prepare
N a t i o n a l C r i m e P reve n t i o n 18 major public entertainment the NCPC’s anti-scam helpline, scam
threats. These operational plans better operational outcomes. for the 32nd and 33rd ASEAN
Council (NCPC) and other key outlets located in Clarke Quay, alert website, crime prevention
are also regularly validated summits. This was in addition to
stakeholders on various crime Orchard Road, Marina Bay and road shows and the popular docu-
and exercised to ensure that Training facilities were also Public Security exercises organised
prevention initiatives in 2018. One Sentosa pledged their support for drama, “Crimewatch”, the SPF
officers are well-prepared and enhanced. In particular, the SPF to train our officers and validate
of which is the “Smart Clubbing the campaign and designed their joined hands with NCPC once
well-equipped to carry out their worked with the Home Team our operational plans in the event
Campaign” which was launched own posters to educate patrons again to launch the “Let’s Fight
duties effectively. Academy to use the Home Team of terror-related incidents.
Scams” campaign. This campaign
aimed to rally the community to
help combat scams by pledging to
be an Anti-scam Advocate. These
advocates will receive regular
updates on the latest scams so that
they can share them with others.
In November 2018, the SPF also
partnered with NCPC to send out
direct mailers to approximately 1.5
million households in Singapore
to disseminate crime advisories
against the four prevalent scam
types, namely E-commerce scams,
government officials’ impersonation
scams, loan scams and internet love
scams. This was one of the SPF’s
key strategies to reach out to the
public to ensure vigilance against
scams in the past year.
18 S IN GA P OR E P O L I CE F O RCE A NNUA L 2 0 1 8 SINGAPORE POLIC E FO R C E A N N U A L 2018 19Staying Ahead of Operational Threats
Key partnerships to achieve OPERATIONAL UAV capabilities. The Home Team major security events such as with video analytics capabilities America and Asia participated in
inter-operability (HT) UAV Unit was formed in 2018 Chingay, National Day Parade 2018 to better aid investigations and the conference. Foreign speakers
DEVELOPMENT to develop and operationalise UAV and the 33rd ASEAN Summit. With crime-fighting efforts. from the United States of America,
The SPF also regularly trains
Beyond training and equipping capabilities in the HT. Covering the positive trial results derived, the United Kingdom, Belgium and
with other key safety and Collaborative development
our officers, the SPF works with policy, training and other areas, the SPF will continue to leverage Australia shared their experiences
security partners, including the this new unit enables the SPF and technology and work closely with of specialist capabilities from incidents such as the
the global policing fraternity,
Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) the HT to be updated of the latest industry leaders to co-develop Brussels Airport Attack in March
trials new concepts and scales up To forge stronger cooperation
and the SCDF to enhance our technological advancements and robotics solutions to enhance our 2016 and the Victoria Hostage
successful ideas to build a future- within the international policing
inter-operability. To this end, the ready police force with its pulse on UAV capabilities to better combat crime-fighting capabilities. fraternity through the exchange Situation in June 2017. The
SPF and the SAF conducted eight crime and deal with evolving and conference participants were also
international developments. of specialist knowledge and
sessions of joint training for over complex threats. Expanding the network information alongside enhancing
given a tour of the SPF specialist
of police cameras training facilities and viewed
250 police officers and 2,400 Building unmanned and joint training and capability
With advancements in the areas demonstrations showcasing the
soldiers in 2018. The SPF and autonomous capabilities Since 2012, camera footage from development, the SPF organised
of sensors and robotics, the SPF SPF’s counter-terrorism capability.
SCDF also conducted four joint UAVs have been effective in our islandwide network of police the inaugural Police Specialist
also harnessed the potential of
training sessions in 2018, involving cameras have aided in solving Conference in November 2018.
augmenting police operations and autonomous robots to augment
over 2,900 cases. To better fight D i s t i n g u i s h e d i n te r n a t i o n a l
SAFEGUARDING
over 250 SPF and SCDF officers, increasing the SPF’s operational and support our frontline officers
crime and safeguard public areas, speakers and close strategic EVERY DAY
to allow their officers to use readiness in the face of crime. in their daily operations and
the SPF has expanded its network international partners of the As our policing landscape and
scenario-based training to carry To keep up with technological event deployments. In 2018,
of cameras with another 10,000 SPF’s specialist units convened operational terrain evolve, the
out facilitated rescue operations advancements, it is essential for the SPF conducted trials using
of them installed islandwide at to interact and learn about the SPF will continue to enhance its
during public security incidents. the SPF to constantly improve its autonomous patrol robots at
town centres, neighbourhood latest developments in specialist policies, develop capabilities and
centres, hawker centres and policing issues. 17 foreign law leverage technology to prepare
linked walkways leading to MRT enforcement agencies and one for future challenges. The SPF
stations and bus stops. Some of foreign military agency from is well-positioned to safeguard
these cameras are also equipped over 13 territories across Europe, Singapore every day.
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Man charged over
INVESTIGATION
AND INTELLIGENCE
Boon Lay armed
FRATERNITIES robbery attempt
In the past year, the seamless
coordination and close-knit Bangladeshi former
relationship of the investigation construction worker
and intelligence fraternities was arrested after
five-day manhunt
continued to be instrumental in
helping the SPF achieve multiple Shaffiq Alkhatib
mission successes, many of which A former construction
worker was
taken to court yesterday
attracted the interest of the public leged involvement in a
for his al-
robb
tempt at a pawnshop outs ery at-
and the media. Lay MRT station last week
ide Boon
end.
Bangladeshi Sheikh Md
29, was charged with Razan,
one count
each of attempted arme
MAINTAINING OPERATIONAL
d robbery
One of such high profile cases was and being armed with a
like object” to commit the
black “gun-
offen
According to court docu ce.
the arrest of a Bangladeshi man Sheikh Md Razan being
he allegedly wielded the ments, allegedly wielded a gun-like object
taken back to the crime
scene on Thursday. He
had
black ob- pawnshop and a knife, and threa
tened to blow up the
ject and a cleaver with a with an explosive devic
who attempted to rob a pawnshop
EXCELLENCE THROUGH
21cm blade e on July 28. ST PHOT
O: ONG WEE JIN
in the robbery attempt at
the Value-
Max pawnshop at 4.33
located outside the Boon Lay MRT pm
28. Razan, who appeared on July flung an object onto a counter be-
in court fore fleeing police cameras at the bloc
via video link from the empty-handed. k.
Cent
lice Division, told Distr ral Po- reports stated the man Earlier
station with the use of a replica The staff immediately tosse
d the volved officers hunt in-
INVESTIGATION AND
ict Judge object out of from the Criminal
Christopher Goh that he the shop and called po-
was drunk lice. No one Investigation Departme
gun and a lookalike explosive Source: The
that day. Speaking throu
preterStraits Times © gh an
yesterday, he added:
Singapore
inter- dentPress and the
was injured in the inci-
Holdings
object
Limited. Reprinted
Police Intelligen with nt (CID),
ce permission.
Departme
didn’t show a knife or “I contain electrical comwas found to Special Operations Comman nt,
device in August 2018. This case showed them a ‘bomb’.”
gun. I only The robbery attempt led
ponents.
to the
the six Polic e Land Divisions.
Deputy Commissioner
d and
INTELLIGENCE
He was arrested in Mus temporary closu of Police
cat Street exits at Boon re of one of the for investigation and
was solved through the collective in Kampong Glam on Wed Lay MRT station. Flore intelligen
nce Chua, who is also the ce
after a five-day manhunt nesday Trains also bypassed the station.
Another example of a high . The shoplifters stole apparels
director, said in a state CID
efforts of officers from the CID, The robbery attempt took
on July 28 when a man place
The Straits Times had earli
ported that the man then er re- case requ
ment: “This
ired meticulous polic
profile case was the arrest wearing a block of flats amounting to S$44,600 from
fled to a work and the com
bined and coordi-
e
Police Intelligence Department turban barged into the
pawnshop, armed with
ValueMax in Jurong West.
There, he got rid of his
cloth
nated efforts of officers
from vari-
WRITTEN BY: REVIEWED BY: of four Vietnamese for their
a replica of a gun, which
a knife and and turb
various Uniqlo outlets across
es
an, which had been used ous Singapore Police Force units,
( P I D) , S p e c i a l O p e ra t i o n s to be made of plastic.
turned out as part of
his disguise. working tirelessly roun
d the clock
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE involvement in a series of theft-
When the pawnshop work An eagle-eyed resident to pursue all avail
Singapore by using special
at the cessfully arres able leads to suc-
WONG YU WEI, SAMANTHA (INVESTIGATION & INTELLIGENCE) Command (SOC) as well as the fused to hand over their ers re- bloc
valuables, taining the
k later noticed a backpack con-
Raza
t the man.”
n is now remanded at
Staff Officer, Research, Planning and Organisational Development Division, FLORENCE CHUA in-dwelling cases in September
he allegedly threatened
to shopping bags lined with
disguise hidden behind
the shop with an explosive blow up several potted plants, and the po- tral Police Division and will be back
Cen-
six Police Land Divisions. Despite The man is then said
device. lice were alerted. Offic in court next Friday.
Criminal Investigation Department Concurrent Director, Criminal Investigation Department 2018. This successful arrest was to have managed to aluminium, to avoid detection
ers later
the suspect’s efforts to conceal identify the man from
ashaffiq@
sph.com.sg
again attributable to the close by the stores’ anti-shoplifting
his identity and evade detection
and arrest, our officers worked
Mastermind cheated
collaboration between the two system.theOurcompletiofficers
on of the reno were able
The relentless efforts of the officers cases in 2018. Nonetheless, Singapore tirelessly around the clock and 89 victims in $1.8m
fraternities involving officers
works loomed and contacted vation
to swiftly
cusedestablish the
or her husband, they
claim that further paym
identities
the ac-
would
ents were
from the investigation and intelligence remains one of the safest countries in successfully arrested him. renovation scam
from the Bedok Division and PID. of the shoplifters
nece
of work
and
ssary, even though the amofoiled
unt
done was not commen
rate with the payments
whic
their
su-
been made by the victims.” h had
fraternities have ensured that the the world and was once again ranked A woman who mastermi
Husniyati also duped subc
tors into believing that ontrac-
she would
nded
ovation scam and also misa a ren- the company and its bank accounts pay them for the work they had
Singapore Police Force (SPF) continued first in the Gallup Global Law and Order ated cash from her employer
mitted in court that she
ppropri- were at all times done . However, she had no
has ad- niyati and her controlled by Hus- tion of paying them,
husband Aszrul Yu-
inten-
the court
targeted 89 soff, 37, the heard. One of them, enga
to achieve another year of mission success Report 2018. Singapore also secured the
victims who suffered cour t hear d. ged to do
nearly $1.8 In April 2016, Husniyati flooring work
million in losses. set up an on April 13 s, alerted the police
The court heard that office and a showroom in last year and Husniyati
Husniyati rau and Yish Telo k Ku- was arrested.
in 2018. The Special Investigation Section top spot for order and security ranking in Omar’s victims included
ers and subcontractors.
homeown- Facebook un. She also created a
sign Works.
page for Carpentry De- While out on bail, Husn
asked Mr Mohammad iyati
Husniyati, 41, pleaded Khai
guilty to Abdullah, 32, to set up anot ruldin
of the Criminal Investigation Department the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law 20 cheating charges and
of criminal breach of trust
Deputy Public Prosecuto
one count Ting said r Lee Ti- ovation firm,
the couple promised
her ren-
Chanteq Flooring Spe-
day. These 21 charges invo yester- prospective customers the firm cialist. She continued cheating
(CID) maintained its 100% record in Index 2017 – 2018. most $770,000.
Another 126 charges for
lved al- could complete
its renovation works
within specific deadlines
. But Hus- hear
through this new firm
similar method. The
by using a
court also
similar niyati never had
offences involving the the intention of en- scamd that before the renovation
solving murder cases. Conventional types amount will be taken into
ation during sentencing.
remaining suring that
Carp , Husniyati worked
consider- would hono entry Design Works and marketing manager as a sales
ur the agreements or for
known as Elegance Conc a firm
As the SPF strives to maintain operational
complete the renovation
of crime such as theft and related crimes
In early 2016, Husniyati
her friend Christina asked DPP Lee
work s. misappropriated $68,260 ept. She
Wong Hoi works were said: “Only hacking firm between Septemb from the
Khay, 22, to be the sole done to these victims’ er and De-
excellence in the field of investigative
director homes. The cember 2015.
remained low. Notably, shop thefts, theft- and shareholder of a
firm called Carpentr
renovation band did
y Design works for
accused and her hus-
not arrange any further Husniyati will be back in
Sept court on
3. Aszrul’s case is still
Works. Husniyati prom these victims at their pend-
in-dwelling cases as well as motor vehicle work through strong collaboration with ised
her $3,000 every month. to give homes. When the victims grew anx- ing.
However, ious as their
intended deadline for
Shaffiq Alkhatib
and related thefts decreased in 2018. our counterparts, the investigation and
While crime remained low in the past intelligence fraternities also rolled out
year, a rise in scam cases has resulted various initiatives and forged ahead with our
in a marginal increase of 1.4% in overall transformative efforts in 2018 to strengthen
crime from 32,668 cases in 2017 to 33,134 the SPF’s crime-fighting capabilities.
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transnational criminal operations
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h sh, Another noteworthy example enhance partnerships with key law
her parents, computers,
The investigation and intelligence Mr
cellphones an would be the operation conducted
Kwan Boon
and d enforcement counterparts. NEA and AVA ing
food
190 people fell ill after eating at a
prepared by TungLok Cater
fraternities also conductedMadam Guo documents by CID in August 2018, where CID will also issue
pore Civil Defence Force
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officers e comes
caterers and
Then on Nov 26, 131 kindergarte
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handlers
the
pupils SPF
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g after eating meals prepa red
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sonin
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and reminders
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curb syndicated crimes such as personal
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NEA did more than 73,00
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societies, casinos and gambling,
Ms Kwan ha ing operations will be given
priority food.
on establishments that
This suspect was among the
five women and 11 men
s accessories.Singa pore’s food6,000
inspe ctors in pieces of
the number of International ST FILE PHOTO specti ons
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Police seize $
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ade friends the coming festive season. this year, said the statement. ac-
It led
laptop power adaptors and LCD
Joint op against
, announced yesterday enforcement
an interact The move
Scams (ILS). Owing to suchto
efforts,
more than 2,600
rights infringements. dDuring
for illegal Wo 1.25m, nab 31
nal Envir onme nt over failure to ad-
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ated “con- tions being taken
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often with he NEA will brief key representa
screens erinarwhich
y Authority have an estimated
vice syndicate:
time, they said. Caterers
three tives from the Assoc porethe
of Singapore iation of Cater-total number
sume by” ofto inform
reported cases suspended.
the FIFA World Cup r licences were
pareseason ), come s in the wake of and the must time- stamp meals did more than 9,000 inspec -
(AVA Professionals Singa AVA
nts. value major
of food about S$1.03 about million in
by” time.
poisoning incidents that ing urant Association of Singa- people of the “consume inherent tions of food manufacturers, took
rld Cup bettin importance of decreased
Resta Catered from 826an in 2017 to 660 nt actions
201 arrested
meals carry
killed one man and affected
which took place in July 2018, pore on the food hy- med nearly 500 enforceme
risk when the food is not consu suspended 13 licences.
hers and oth trade With
mark
400 people.
infringement
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safety. prepared, and
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2018. Correspondingly, the
To total
safegu ard public health, the
elpingCID, PID and SOC and AVA in the state-
in S’pore, China
nd ue to
ordering catered food for year-eare sent caterers and restaurants said NEA agencies said they will contin in-
other s in need,” sa seizedfestiv
from ities,
the
the two agenc ies
operation. servic es, ment. the overa ll framework to
gher functio mounted Mr Tan of
simultaneous raids at id check s on food es- which provide cateri ng
amount cheated from
Last mont h, 81 peopl such
creasescams
e came review accou ntabil ity,
n- Touch. initiatives like the one b
stepping up their issue food safety
will also
re- after eat- operators’
tablishments as well. down with gastroenteritis lish-
and ensure that food estab the
minders to their members. red by Spize
simi- ing bento boxes prepa
employment multiple locations to stamp out y Toh Ting W
They will also issue licensed cater-
ers and food handlers with
advi- also fell from around S$37
NEA and AVA will conduct
lar briefings for other major
mentsmillion
food Restaurant in River
are more responsible for
Valley for a
hygie ne stand ards of
their
h work-relate After attendin ei Tough enforcement actions were
sories and reminders on good
per- Deepavali celebr ation.
premises and operational
pro- ational vice syndi-
A joint operation against a transn pore Police Force
d illegal
fromgambling. gThe
two-successful
hour lessons par hygie ne practi ces when pre- service operators.
in 2017 to S$27.5 millioncesses
Consumers are also advise
d by in . 2018.
A 38-year-old Sats officer
died
cate was conducted by the
Singa
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Limited.
the pol
sonal
paring and handling food.
also taken against organised
e were hospi-
food and at least 45 peopl the food. of Public Security (MPS)
to stamp out ice’s ongoing efforts
the two agencies to adopt ming Source: The (SPF)Straits
and ChinaTimes
’s Minis©trySingapore Press
hu On top of that, both agencies
said talised after consu
This success is partly attributable
said
or Social and about three months, M rsday for
police
safety practices. 24, yuntingc@sph.com.sg between Oct 22 and Nov 23 this year, the
in a joint statement they will .
hold Eighteen days later, on Nov Holdings Limited. Reprinted with permission.
s About $1.25 unlawful rem crimes. In October 2018, officers olders People should consume catere
d
in a statement yesterday.
rs from the SPF and
Sam Tan was made friends and now in Kwan has m blin ote gam- briefing sessions for stakeh
During the operation, office
te teracts of- seized and 31 illion in cash was in g, especially during the to the Transnational Commercial the MPS coordinated simultaneo of China.
us raids at 83 loca-
launch. n with her paren men arrested g Fifa World ongo- from the CID, PID, SOC and various tions in Singapore and variou
s parts
men aged between 19
day during on C Crime Task Force (TCTF) that was was conducted from October to
A total of 173 women and 12
elcomes and M r K w
ts.
an said: “I am a police op Mon- take a serious vi up 2018. Police Rid ing in aLand
Police
d
wonderlanmounted
winterDivisions a
and 53 were arrested in Singa five women and
pore for offences
ve against unla eration tivi ew against su set up in October 2017 under the under the Women’s Charter,
November 2018, resulted in the
while
48 were arrested in
rts to inte- that Shi En is now lear ry glad w
mote gamblin ful World Cup re- to ties and will continue to ac-
ch
large-scale operation and arrested
11 men aged between 21 and
China – or a total of 201 peopl
e.
sk ill n ing new g. ugh enforcem laptops and mobile
s an ent actions ag take Commercial Affairs Department arrest of 201 suspects in Singapore
Almost $70,000 in cash,
abilities into d making new Officers from phones were seized as case
exhibits in Singapore,
friends.” th e C th os e w h ainst 66 suspects for their involvement 000 yuan (S$83 ,300) in cash was
ugh serving riminal Inves- o flou (CAD) to investigate transnational
and about
and China.
$420,
weijun@sph.
tigation Depar
tm en t, P ol those who as t the law, including i n g a n g - re l a t e d a c t i v i t i e s ,
seized in China.
The police said preliminary
investigations re-
com.s g gence Depar ice Intelli- syn si st re in China was operat-
dicates in any mote gambling scams, including ILS. The TCTF vealed that the vice syndicate sexual services of
tm
Operations C ent and the Special
tised
ing a website which adver
ommand mou The men arre way.” operation of illegal gambling dens Chinese women in Singapore. have arranged for
The SPF will continue to advance
multaneous nted si- tw has since closed over 600 bank The syndicate is believed
to
sted are aged
ested woman
to Singapore to carry
these Chinese women to travel
ra ee alongside other criminal activities.
the Singapor ids islandwide, said to n 22 and 74. They are bel be- its collaborative efforts with operated mainly at pri-
out vice activities, and they
accounts and recovered more ents and Housi ng Board flats in the
e h ie vate apartm
day. Among Police Force yester- bet ave placed and received ved than S$1.4 million related to such international law enforcement
heartland.
The police will continue to
clamp down on and
locations raid s am ou n ti n illegal The relentless waves of take tough enforcement action
against such illicit ac-
Tampines, An ed were mill g to more than agencies to stamp out those
tivities, the authorities said.
g scams. The decrease in ILS was
Balestier, Se Mo Kio, Chinatown, si ion over the past fortnigh $4
er, any person who
Under the Women’s Chart
operations demonstrated the knowingly solicits, receives
or agrees to receive any
d es t. perpetrators who hide behind
Bukit Batok, B ngkang, Hougang, an cash, computers, cellp Be-
or reward for provid-
also due to the CAD’s continued gratification as an induc emen t
providing that service
oon Lay, Jalan d documents hones Police’s unyielding determination ing any service, and who by of another person,
re still on, Sembawang Sultan, w territorial boundaries to commit
aid the prosti tution
Investigation ere also seized.
does or will
heart activity and and successful collaboration with shall be guilty of an offence
and punished with a jail
n. Ruzaini .T Deputy Com Orchard Road. s to stamp out syndicated criminal term not exceeding five years,
and to a fine not ex-
essary but h he test was not nec- con are ongoin foreign law enforcement agencies transnational crime.
ceeding $10,000 upon convi
ction.
consulta-
pro
e was “thrille
db (Investigatio missioner of Police of victed, the men face a jail g. If groups in Singapore and take In addition, any male person
who is convicted of a
e shall, in addition to
n u te second or subsequent offenc
the doc- w spect of being able to ge y the Florence Chua and Intelligence) tw p to five years, and a fin rm such as the Royal Malaysia Police sonm ent impos ed in respect of
BUILDING
any term of impri
om an t (the sa id ee n $2 e be- tough actions against those who g.
such offence, be liable to canin closely with foreign
ef exami- ) to ex “This operat in a st at 0 ,0 0 0 and $200,0
him”, said DP pose her breasts to ion was cond ement:
The SPF will continue to work
00. (RMP) and Hong Kong Police to tackle transnational
break the law.
CAPABILITIES,
law-enforcement partners
trators are brought to
ope and P Lim. ucted as tw Force, which resulted in the arrest
crimes and ensure that perpe
to
he asked cl He lifted her blouse an
.
h@sph.com.s justice, the authorities added to conduct regular
g
PREPARING FOR Home owne rs are remin ded
prevent vice activities
asped her b d un-
e up. electrodes on ra to place the ECG FIGHTING of over 40 suspects who were checks on their tenants to
from proliferating in reside
ntial estates, the police
began to an
d ankles.
her breasts,
wrists TRANSNATIONAL responsible for over 150 cases of THE FUTURE said. their premises to
Landlords who knowingly rent ties will be prose-
any person for vice-related
activi
ding three years
own to ILS across all three countries. cuted and face a jail term not excee
She got very un CRIME
0, or both.
or a fine not exceeding $3,00 subsequent convic-
he felt fro comfortable, To remain relevant and prepared
Those who face a second or
not exceeding $10,000
n
otest as tr ted him, removed the con-
tion will be subject to a fine
to handle future challenges, the
or a jail term not exceeding five
years, or both.
odes, got dre elec- Capitalising on the effects of Following comprehensive In the statement, Deputy Comm Florence Chua,
issioner of Police
ctor. room. She bur ssed and left the
e)
investigation and intelligence
(Investigatio n and
who is concurrent direct
Intell
or
igenc
of the Crimi nal Investiga-
r Mar- her st into tears an globalisation and technological ted trains intelligence probes, the SPF
in the same theme.
ssful joint operation
tion Department, said the succe n between the SPF
hu d told will run on the North-South/ fraternities continued to forge ahead
e New Year and
th at and h sband what had happen
Four decora holida ys such as Chines
is a result of the close collab oratio
During other
like Christmas on your train North East lines; and decked out with decorations
e made a police ed,
It’s beginning to feel a lot
aand
d va n ce
bus rides, s ,to theodecora
thanks rgtions
a n i s e d ceight
of pine trees, rim
East-W
decora
also
e ted buses on servicescollaborated
est, Downtown, Circle and
5, 7, 61, 65, 106, 174, with the
Deepavali, trains and buses
in celebration of the festiva
ls can also be seen.
and the MPS.
with various transformation and for their strong and
“I would like to thank the MPS instrumental in
evice, report. snow flakes and snow angels
. From now till Dec 30,
197 and 972. PHOTOS: LAND TRANS PORT AUTHO RITY
unequivocal support, which
was
Five MRT stationMinistry of Public Security from
n, Dhoby Ghaut,
rson’s janlee syndicates are
commuters will feel the joy expanding
of the season as the Land
Authority (LTA), in collaboration
with public their s – Serangoon, Newto
Somerset – and two integr
ated transp ort crippling this syndicate,”
capability developmental efforts.
she said.
Transport Orchard and Jolene Ang
@sp h.com.sg global reach
transport operators SBS Transit and SMRT, launch
trains and busesand
es
adopting
into the netwo rk. hubs – Ang Mo Kio and Bedok – will also be decora
the People’s Republic of China
ted
Choo Yun Ting
Christmas-themed
more sophisticated methods in on a joint operation to cripple In 2018, the CID rolled out a slew
carrying out their illicit activities. a transnational vice syndicate. of initiatives to further digitise
Kereta warga
Tamil magazine
These criminals can now move The successful operation, which 33
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childrenMaintaining Operational Excellence through
Investigation and Intelligence
enhance the care and protection safeguards and processes to intelligence, to fight money in this area. To aid the Police Land information directly, enabling of the public understand the
of victims. One example would enhance the fairness of existing laundering and terrorism financing Divisions in better understanding them to plan crime-fighting common modus operandi of
be the video produced to train procedures and ensure the equity more effectively. crime trends and enhancing their strategies more effectively. cybercriminals and increase their
officers on ‘victim empathy’. of outcomes. One example would crime-fighting strategies, PID awareness on scams. The scam
This video has been used for the be the implementation of the With the increasing trend of developed the crime statistics In February 2018, the SPF and alert website, www.scamalert.sg,
training of new police officers first phase of Video Recording e-commerce scams and cyber- dashboard, which was piloted at the National Crime Prevention was also revamped in November
since January 2018 to sensitise of Interviews (VRI) in September enabled cheating cases originating one of the Police Land Divisions Council jointly organised a two- 2 0 1 8 , to p rov i d e m e m b e r s
and help officers to better manage 2018. The VRI will assist the Courts from overseas, the E-Commerce in April 2018. The dashboard day Cybercrimes and Anti-Scam of the public with the latest
sexual crime victims during the to try cases more effectively Fraud Enforcement and allows frontline officers to access Campaign Roadshow as part of our information on scams and crime
investigation process. by allowing the courts to more Coordination Team (E-FECT) was and study crime statistics and continual efforts to help members prevention measures.
effectively determine weight to also formed by CAD in November
The CID has also revised its be accorded to statements and to 2018 to focus on effective
response model to reports of decide on allegations that may be detection and interdiction of
sexual crime. This included having made about the interview. e-commerce scams. Within a
designated and specially trained short span of two months, E-FECT
officers to interview and manage As part of the Investigations delivered positive results with
victims of sexual crimes as well Transformation, CID partnered the arrest of 26 perpetrators and
as a revised training regime for with the Digital Transformation solving more than 300 cases of
sexual crime investigations. In Department to launch more e-commerce scams involving
August 2018, the Multi-Disciplinary products to enhance the efficiency more than S$53,600.
Interviews was also launched to of our frontline operations. A
reduce the number of times a new report management system, The Real Time Intelligence Centre
victim of sexual offence has to otherwise known as TRIAGE, was (RTIC) further enhanced its
be interviewed to minimise the progressively rolled out to the cyberspace and data enrichment
victim’s trauma in recounting the Police Land Divisions since March capabilities in 2018, with Intel
incident numerous times during 2018. TRIAGE allows officers to Analysts deployed round the
the investigation process. monitor cases, conduct screenings clock to conduct sense-making
from a single access point as well and provide real-time intelligence
To better support young suspects as track the follow-up actions support for major incidents and
and persons with suspected from their regular morning panel sensitive cases. The RTIC has been
mental and intellectual disabilities, discussions. This reduces the time highly effective in supporting
the Appropriate Adult Scheme spent by officers on administrative incident management and prompt
for Young Suspects, which was work, allowing them to channel resolution of cases. A notable
piloted in 2017 at Bedok Division, more time to their frontline example would be the swift arrest
was further expanded to three investigative duties. of two suspects in connection
more Police Land Divisions in with a case of robbery with hurt
2018. Under this scheme, young In August 2018, the Suspicious involving cash amounting to
suspects are accorded the right to Transaction Reporting Office S$365,000 in April 2018. Despite You think they are real. Your online crush Your shopping playground. They offer you low interest. You want honey.
have an appropriate adult present (STRO) in CAD launched the STRO the limited availability of leads, they are only out to steal. will crush your heart. their perfect prey ground. your MONEY is their only interest. she only wants your money.
during interview sessions with Online Notices and Reporting the RTIC analysts were able to
the Police to provide emotional Platform, a new e-service that promptly establish the identities
support and to facilitate effective allows the business and financial of the two suspects, which led
communication. This programme communities to file suspicious to their arrest within 24 hours of
will be rolled out to the remaining transaction reports, cross border the incident. Received a message offering loans at low interest rates, but A pretty girl asked for shopping credits or gift cards in exchange
A handsome man you met online declares his love for you,
cash movement reports as well
asked to pay a deposit first? Don’t be tempted. It’s a loan trap! for sexual services? They will not show up no matter how much
divisions by mid-June 2019.
then asks for money to help him out. Don’t fall for his love trap. Spotted an unbelievable deal online? Don’t be fooled. If it looks
The only object of his desire is your money. you pay!
too good to be true, it is probably a shopping trap. Since 2017, loan scammers swallowed at least $1.2 million*
Received a call from the “authorities” telling you to pay or from unsuspecting victims who paid deposits but did not receive Since 2017, credit-for-sex scammers mercilessly devoured
Since 2017, internet love scammers cold-heartedly crushed Since 2017, online purchase scammers brutally chomped up
face the consequences? That is an impersonator entrapping any loans. Let’s stand together to fight scams and prevent our over $1.4 million* from unsuspecting victims. Let’s stand
lovelorn dreams, stealing about $49 million*. Let’s stand more than $2.3 million*. Let’s stand together to fight scams
you with fear. Don’t panic. Ignore their instructions. loved ones from becoming the next victim. together to fight scams and prevent our loved ones from
as cash transaction reports. This To leverage data analytics and
together to fight scams and prevent our loved ones from and prevent our loved ones from becoming the next victim.
becoming the next victim. becoming the next victim.
Since 2017, impersonation scammers maliciously snapped up
Licensed moneylenders are not permitted
more than $18 million*. Let’s stand together to fight scams and to advertise their businesses through SMS
While shopping on online classifieds platforms, Be wary of people offering sexual services
prevent our loved ones from becoming the next victim. avoid making advance payments and arrange to or WhatsApp. online and asking for advance payment
Be wary of people you meet online. They may meet the seller before paying. through shopping credits or gift cards.
not be who they claim to be.
The operationalisation of the is part of the STRO’s plan to related technology advances,
No government agency will ask for your
personal details or money transfers over the
phone or through automated voice machines.
Criminal Procedure Code and better leverage technology in the PID has also began laying the *Statistics from the Singapore Police Force (Jan 2017 – Jun 2018) *Statistics from the Singapore Police Force (Jan 2017 – Jun 2018) *Statistics from the Singapore Police Force (Jan 2017 – Jun 2018) *Statistics from the Singapore Police Force (Jan 2017 – Jun 2018) *Statistics from the Singapore Police Force (Jan 2017 – Jun 2018)
Evidence Act amendments in the collection, analysis as well foundation in analytics research Anti-Scam Hotline:
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