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70-769: The Gurkha Contingent ( GC ) is a line department of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) consisting primarily of Gurkhas from Nepal , recruited by the British Army with the purview of the Government of Singapore . The contingent's roles are as a special guard force and counter-terrorist force . The Gurkha Contingent was formed on 9 April 1949 in the wake of Indian independence from the British Empire , with Captain Darshan Limbu, when

140-712: A 40-man Singapore Police Contingent to the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor in 2000. They also joined a 30-man team to Iraq to help train about 1,500 local Iraqi trainers and police officers for three months before returning to Singapore on 19 September 2003. During the operation to separate the conjoined twins Ganga and Jamuna at the Singapore General Hospital in November 2001,

210-498: A back compartment to carry equipment. In 2009, the SPF introduced Forward Command Vehicles. These were replaced in 2017 by Division Command Vehicles with greater mobility designed to enhance command, control and coordination. In addition, the SPF introduced new unmanned aerial vehicles with red and blue siren lights, a searchlight, a high-definition camera and an audio warning system. The UAVs are controlled by two-man teams (consisting of

280-745: A motorized sampan to Pulau Tekong . Over 700 personnel from the police and the SAF were activated, with the first fugitive captured by the Gurkha officers within 34 hours from the commencement of the search operation. The second fugitive was arrested by the Police Coast Guard 's Special Task Squadron officers, while the last man was again caught by the GC six hours after the second arrest. The GC has also contributed to Singapore's overseas security and humanitarian missions. For example, GC officers were part of

350-612: A pilot and a safety officer) and are designed to conduct search and rescue operations, attending public order incidents, traffic management, hostage situations and crowd monitoring. Police from the Community Policing Units may also patrol in residential neighbourhoods on bicycles. At the 2007 Singapore National Day Parade , the Singapore Police Force unveiled a Tenix S600 APC ( Armored Personnel Carrier ) had been purchased for its operations for

420-480: A small police department. As the department took form, Bernard became in charge of a writer, one jailor , one jemadar ( sergeant ) and eight peada (constables) by May 1820. Raffles approved these arrangements by August 1820 and cemented the formal establishment of a police force in Singapore. Manpower constraints meant that the men had to perform a wide range of roles, and required the help of headmen among

490-477: A swift-response reserve unit. Subsequent expansion of this NS scheme, along with changing security needs and requirements and the trend in outsourcing key-installation protection (such as to the various local auxiliary police forces) has expanded the role of police national servicemen to more varied functions, which may range from mainstream administration and operations (such as the role of Staff Assistants (SAs) based in offices), to basic police investigation (like

560-717: A twin block occupied by the MHA. Situated within the headquarters are the Police Heritage Centre (PHC), which is open to the public and showcases the SPF's history through its various exhibits and multimedia displays. As of 2023, the SPF has a strength of approximately 10,706 personnel: 10,400 sworn officers and 1,100 civilian staff. The SPF has generally been credited as being the forefront in keeping crime in Singapore low, as well as being relatively transparent in its policing. Accordingly, Singapore has been considered as being one of least corrupt and safest countries in

630-461: A year of construction. The field camp would allow for longer training periods without returning to mainland Singapore. Land reclamation work is currently undergoing off the southern part of the island, with works on the northwestern coasts having been largely completed as of 2022. In contrast to other land reclamation works at other parts of the country, Singapore has been using the polder method to create new land for Pulau Tekong. Pulau Tekong

700-575: Is Assistant Commissioner William Robert Kefford. The contingent also has its own Gurkha Band Contingent, the Gurkha Contingent Pipes and Drums Platoon , which is part of the Singapore Police Force Band . The rank structure of the GC has remained largely unchanged over the years, thus retaining several ranks which have since been abolished in the rest of the police force. It is currently the only unit to retain

770-552: Is accountable to the Parliament of Singapore . SPF's main geographical area of responsibilities covers the entire country, consisting of five regions which are further divided into 55 planning areas . The organisation has various staff departments with specific focuses. These include the Airport Police Division (APD), which covers policing of Singapore's main civilian airports of Changi and Seletar , or

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840-450: Is embroidered above the name tag of the new uniforms and the metallic buttons replaced with concealed plastic buttons for better comfort to allow officers put on the body vests over their uniforms. Riveted buttons are also fixed on the shoulders to allow the attachment of a body worn camera . The following rank structure is used throughout the police force: The rank of corporal (CPL) was abolished in 1972, but reinstated in 1976. In 1997,

910-542: Is the national and principal law enforcement agency responsible for the prevention of crime and law enforcement in the Republic of Singapore . It is the country's lead agency against organised crime; human and weapons trafficking; cyber crime; as well as economic crimes that goes across domestic and international borders, but can be tasked to investigate any crime under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and

980-753: Is the second-largest of Singapore 's outlying islands after Jurong Island . Tekong is located off Singapore's northeastern coast, east of Pulau Ubin . Since the 1990s, the island has been used by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and is generally restricted from public access. Transport to the island for permitted persons is via the SAF Changi Ferry Terminal at Changi Beach . The original 25 km (6,178-acre) island has undergone extensive land reclamation works for military use on its southern and northwestern coasts subsuming many of its surrounding small islets , including

1050-548: Is used exclusively as a training base for the Singapore Army . Pulau Tekong Besar is one of the islands that is a training base for the various Singapore Army with other islands, including Pulau Sudong , Pulau Pawai and Pulau Senang . The Basic Military Training Centre is based here, where recruits to the Singapore Army are trained in basic military operations. The School of Infantry Specialists (SISPEC)

1120-558: Is worn when on the move, while a new dark blue jockey cap with chequered white and dark blue patterns around its circumference is worn when convenient while performing static duty. Members of the Vigilante Corps are also attired by a white short-sleeved top similar in design to the dark blue version for normal officers, gold-coloured buttons and badges, and a dark blue beret in place of the peaked cap . Combat uniforms have also been adopted for specialist units such as those from

1190-605: The British High Commission and installations which require added security such as the Currency House at Pasir Panjang . Changing security concerns since 2001 has led to a more active deployment of GC troopers in recent years, and a review of their existing roles. Previously known for standing guard atop lookout towers at Changi Prison where the country's top criminals are housed, this role has since been outsourced to private auxiliary police forces in

1260-583: The GCE Ordinary Level . Upon registration, they have to go through a battery of physical and mental assessments prior to selection, including oral and written tests in the English language, a mathematics test, a board interview and medical examination. The annual selection process, which normally takes 17 days but is spread over four months due to conditions in Nepal, will then assign recruits to either

1330-776: The Gurkha regiments of the British Indian Army were divided between the Indian Army and the British Army as per the terms of the Britain–India–Nepal Tripartite Agreement . Under the agreement, four Gurkha regiments from Nepal were transferred to the British Army while six joined the Indian army. India now has 39 Gorkha battalions serving in seven Gorkha regiments. Those transferred to

1400-610: The Laju incident of 1974, Singapore's first encounter with international terrorism, demonstrated the need for additionally trained reserve-officers who could be called up at short-notice in the event of a national crisis or a major and serious public emergency. Singapore's full-time National Service policy was thus extended to the Singapore Police Force in 1975, which stemmed from the then-primary aim of guarding and protecting key and vital public installations, such as sensitive ones like power substations and petrochemical industries, and to act as

1470-537: The Monadnock PR-21 side-handle baton. Sabre Red pepper spray canisters are exclusively equipped to the officers of Police Coast Guard and Police Tactical Unit . A pair of handcuffs is issued to the officers as restraints. The Taser X26E stun gun was procured in the late 2000s and is part of the officers' equipment, which provides another non-lethal means of subduing suspects. Despite safety concerns due to incidents experienced by foreign police forces,

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1540-467: The NATO phonetic alphabet . Defunct land divisions include: The Singapore Police Force receives the highest budget allocation annually as compared to the various departments of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), typically accounting for about 50% of its annual budget. For the fiscal year of 2013 (for the year beginning 1 April 2013), S$ 3.89 billion was budgeted to the MHA, of which 47.8% or S$ 1.86 billion

1610-547: The Police Coast Guard (PCG), which protects and enforces areas under Singapore's territorial waters and its ports. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police ( RSP ; Malay : Polis Repablik Singapura ), the SPF is a uniformed organisation. The SPF has declared its mission and vision as to "prevent, deter and detect crime to ensure the safety and security of Singapore". It is Singapore's point of contact for foreign agencies such as Interpol and other international law enforcement agencies. The organisational structure of

1680-483: The SAF Medical Training Institute for medical courses. There are a total of nine Gurkha Guard companies commanded by local and British officers. As a British colonial import, the first contingent commander was a British officer, and up to today, it remains the only military or police unit in Singapore to be headed by a British officer seconded from the British Army . The current commander

1750-578: The Singapore Police Force . All three were caught by police officers ; two by members of the Gurkha Contingent and one by the Police Coast Guard 's Special Task Squadron. They were later charged with illegal entry and possession of firearms . On 25 September 2006, the Combat Engineers of Singapore Armed Forces handed over a new field camp, Sanyongkong Field Camp , named after a depopulated village Kampong Sanyongkong, after

1820-744: The Special Operations Command and the Police Coast Guard (PCG), collectively known as the No. 4 uniforms. These involve the replacement of metal buttons with sewn-on plastic ones, the avoidance of all other metallic accruements which are deemed potentially hazardous to the officer or to others and the use of long-sleeved shirts. The SPF introduced new uniforms made of 98% polyester and 2% spandex with better stretchable, perspiration absorption, and faster drying characteristics, as "part of ongoing efforts to improve officers' operational effectiveness and support them in their work". The word "police"

1890-403: The jungles of Johor . In March 2004, Pulau Tekong was the hiding place for a group of armed robbers comprising two Indonesians and a Malaysian. The robbers had fled from Malaysia, sparking off a massive coordinated manhunt involving Air Force helicopters, commandos, ground surveillance radar, troops from the 2nd Singapore Infantry Regiment, troops from the 40th Singapore Armoured Regiment and

1960-739: The British Army were posted to other British colonies. In Malaya and Singapore, their presence was required in the Malayan Emergency , and they were to replace the Sikh unit in Singapore which reverted to the Indian Army on Indian independence. Just a year after their formation, their presence became an asset when racial riots between the Malay and European communities broke out over the disputed custody of Maria Hertogh . The GC troopers were again activated when major rioting erupted all over

2030-499: The British from Nepal ) were posted as sentries. To have either Chinese policemen shooting Malays or Malay policemen shooting Chinese would have caused widespread repercussions. The Gurkhas, on the other hand, were neutral, besides having a reputation for total discipline and loyalty. In April 2012, the GC suffered a scandal when nine of its officers were detained for being involved in a fight. Since its formation in 1949 with 142 men,

2100-774: The GC or the British Army. Upon successful selection, GC trainees are flown to Singapore, and housed at the permanent base of the GC at Mount Vernon Camp where they will receive ten months of training before being deployed for duties. The training phase for GC officers is relatively unknown, although they have been known to use the jungles in Pulau Tekong for training. Arrangements with the Royal Brunei Police Force have allowed Gurkha officers to conduct jungle training in Brunei for several years. The GC also receives training from external agencies, including from

2170-574: The GCE Ordinary level or a NITEC from the Institute of Technical Education , although those with lower qualifications may still be considered. Those joining the senior police officers require a basic degree from a recognised university. Alternatively, police officers from the junior ranks may also be considered for promotion into the senior ranks. Officers serving in the force as national servicemen are also regularly considered for absorption into

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2240-639: The Ground Response Force (GRF) of the SPF's Land Divisions) and front line policing (as seen in the Police Coast Guard), alongside their regular counterparts. Formed in 1946, The Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC) is an important component of the Singapore Police Force, contributing more than fifty years of volunteer service to the nation. The VSC is composed of volunteers from all walks of life in Singapore, from businessmen to blue-collar executives to even bus captains, bonded with

2310-458: The Gurkha community helped to raise funds for the medical procedure and daily expenses, accommodated the family at their Mount Vernon home for a period of time, and assisting in making logistical arrangements for the family's transportation and other needs. Singapore Police Force 1°19′27.56″N 103°50′43.24″E  /  1.3243222°N 103.8453444°E  / 1.3243222; 103.8453444 The Singapore Police Force ( SPF )

2380-497: The Police (Special Constabulary) Regulations (Chapter 235, Section 85). SPF HQ spokesperson routinely issues official statements stating that its officers are not only expected to uphold the law, but also to maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity. The spokesperson added that SPF deals severely with officers who break the law, including charging them in court. Also, SPF usually commence disciplinary proceedings against

2450-546: The SPF is split between staff and line functions, which is roughly modelled after the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The SPF currently consists of sixteen staff departments, four specialist staff departments, eighteen specialist and line units as well as seven land divisions. Its headquarters are located at one of the blocks of the New Phoenix Park building in the Novena district, which is located directly adjacent to

2520-832: The Singapore Statutes. The disciplinary offences can be found in its schedule. Misfeasance and malfeasance such as blue wall of silence , conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline , corruption , misconduct and malicious prosecution are referred to the Internal Affairs Office (IAO). The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) can be consulted to advise the police on its disciplinary proceedings. Police officers can whistleblow their colleagues' official misconducts and wrongdoings by filing official police reports themselves to officially open investigation papers against other officers. Full-time police national servicemen are also subjected to

2590-777: The Special Operations Command, and in NDP 2015 , the Achleitner HMV Survivor and the Gurkha MPV by Terradyne Armored Vehicles Inc was unveiled. The various specialist units may also make use of other specialised equipment specific to their scope of duty Other vehicles used by the various units include: Police officers are governed by the Police Force Act (Chapter 235) and its Police Regulations (Chapter 235, Section 28 and 117) of

2660-546: The acquisition of new patrol craft for the Police Coast Guard and the installation of police cameras at more HDB blocks and multi-storey car parks. As of 31 March 2023 , the total strength of the force stands at 43,600. Manpower trends in recent years are as follows: Regulars, or uniformed, full-time officers, constitute about 20% of the police's total workforce and number approximately 9,000 in strength. Basic entry requirements for police officers include normal fitness levels, good eyesight, and at least five passes in

2730-750: The contingent has grown to over 1,800 in size in 2018. Young men are recruited in Nepal at the British Gurkha camp in Pokhara . About 320 are selected annually in December out of a pool of over 20,000 applications, split between the Gurkha Contingent and the British Army . Some of the basic physical admission criteria in the recruitment camp include: Applicants are expected to possess a minimum education level of SLC 3rd Division, equivalent to

2800-549: The country between ethnic Malays and Chinese on the Prophet Mohammed 's birthday from 21 July 1964 to September that same year. At that time, their presence as a neutral force was important because local police officers were often perceived to be—or were even expected to be—biased towards their own ethnic groups when handling race-related issues, further fueling discontent and violence. Officers who attempted to carry out their duties impartially and in full accordance with

2870-627: The country's general elections . Most recently, the GC was involved in the hunt for escaped detainee Mas Selamat bin Kastari and 2013 Little India riots . GCs are capable of VIP protection, and terrain tracking as well as public order incident. The Contingent was also used to protect the Capella Resort venue which hosted the 2018 summit between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump . On 18 March 2004, three armed fugitives escaped from Johor , Malaysia , after committing armed robbery, and fled by

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2940-546: The former 89-hectare (220-acre) Pulau Tekong Kechil (Small Tekong Island). When fully completed, the island is estimated to reach an area of about 75 km (18,530 acres). Pulau Tekong appears in the Franklin and Jackson 's 1828 map as Po. Tukang . The early name could have arisen because the island served as a trading station for both residents of Pulau Ubin and the state of Johor. Tukang means merchants in this case. Tekong means "an obstacle", so-called because

3010-442: The former grounds of Kampung Unum. The National Biodiversity Centre (NBC) and National Parks Board (NParks) has conducted coastal protection and restoration works at the north-eastern coastline of Pulau Tekong to prevent further coastal erosion . The NBC stated that the erosion had resulted from extensive movements of ships and strong waves in the area. A study NParks commissioned in 2006 found that 1.65 km (1.03 mi) of

3080-882: The inhabitants were Chinese, out of which 70 percent were Hakkas and 30 percent were Teochews , and 40 percent were Malays. There were a few Indians as well. The reason for Hakka being the majority of the Chinese population is that most of the Hokkien and Teochew businessmen already had flourishing businesses on the mainland. When the Hakkas arrived, they decided to make a living on an island less inhabited. Most were farmers , fishermen and shop owners selling sundry goods. Wild pigs and deer were once plentiful on Pulau Tekong, and attracted hunters from Singapore. Pulo Tekong Besar had undergone so much development after World War II , with vegetable , fruit and poultry farms, that

3150-556: The island blocks the mouth of the Sungai Johor . Pulo Tekong Besar came under the Changi district, and the island had a sizeable population, being the largest island off Singapore and two miles from Fairy Point. Ferries plied from the pier at that point and the island daily. After 1920, it was mostly known for its rubber plantations. The island was once home to 5000 inhabitants, the last of which moved out in 1987. 60 percent of

3220-441: The law also faced social backlash from their own ethnic communities, a difficult situation which could even lead to physical harm to individual officers. In his autobiography, former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew recounted the use of the Gurkha Contingent as an impartial force at the time when Singapore had just gained independence . He wrote: When I returned to Oxley Road [Lee's residence], Gurkha policemen (recruited by

3290-503: The location of all rank devices was shifted from the sleeves to the shoulder epaulets except for the Gurkha Contingent. Also in the same year, the station inspector rank insignia was changed from collar pips to a coat of arms of Singapore with upward-pointing chevrons above and an arc below, a design similar to that of the warrant officers of the Singapore Armed Forces , while the rank of senior station inspector (SSI)

3360-464: The mid-2000s with the liberalization of the private armed security industry. Besides guarding key installations, Gurkha troopers are increasingly deployed during key national events. They are deployed during the annual National Day Parade , and complimented the police's stringent security measures during the 117th IOC Session held in Singapore in July 2005. They also watch over sealed ballot boxes during

3430-596: The new Police Cantonment Complex in the year 2000. Civilian staff in the Police Force are deployed in areas such as technology, logistics, human resource, and administrative and financial services as well as investigation, planning and intelligence. The civilian staff schemes fall under the general civil service schemes managed by the Public Service Division. These schemes include: The civilisation of non-core police functions has accelerated over

3500-488: The officers involved, and as well as suspend them pending internal investigations . In March 1976, one of Singapore's top prominent senior lawyers, the late Subhas Anandan , was arrested by a corrupt policeman for suspected involvement in a secret society under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act . He was remanded without trial in a prison for a few months. Subhas was exonerated and acquitted in November of

3570-673: The pistols as a trial. In 2019, it was announced that the Glock 19 was chosen as a replacement to the Taurus revolver. In addition to the use of the handguns, the police also use the Heckler & Koch MP5 sub-machine gun and the Remington 870 shotgun. Extendable batons were initially used by specialist units such as Security Command and Special Operations Command, however, it has since been used by officers from other front-line units, replacing

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3640-665: The rank of Chief Inspector , and to recruit new officers as Police Constables as opposed to regular officers in the rest of the SPF who start from a minimum rank of Sergeant. Before the September 11 attacks in 2001, the GC was seldom seen in public besides being stationed at key locations such as The Istana , and the homes of VIPs such as former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and the President of Singapore . Only those who spoke English were assigned to protect VIP homes. They were also seen stationed at important foreign properties such as

3710-1140: The regular scheme. Basic training for all officers are conducted at the Home Team Academy , under the purview of the Police Training Command. It takes about six months and nine months to train a new police officer and senior police officer respectively. As is the case with many other civil service positions in Singapore, the salaries of police officers are reviewed in accordance to market rates. Salaries are kept competitive as part of anti-corruption measures. Gross starting salaries for police officers may range from S$ 1,820 to S$ 2,480, and that of senior police officers from S$ 3,400 to S$ 4,770, depending on entry qualifications, relevant/useful work experiences and National Service. Police officers commence their careers as Sergeants (Full GCE 'A' level or Diploma holders), while senior police officers start as Inspectors (bachelor's degree). Reviews of an officer's performance for promotion consideration are conducted annually. When full-time National Service (NS)

3780-449: The retirement of the ranks of staff sergeant, senior station inspector (1) and senior station inspector (2), as well as the abolishment of the separation line between junior officers and senior officers, to unify a unified rank-scheme. In addition, the sergeant rank has three different grades noted by a number from 1 to 3 placed in parentheses and suffixed to the rank abbreviation; namely, SGT(1), SGT(2), and SGT(3). Police officers in

3850-526: The same aspiration to serve the nation by complementing the Singapore Police Force. They are vested with equal powers of a police officer to enforce law and order in Singapore. VSC Officers don the same police uniform and patrol the streets, participate in anti-drug operations and sometimes even high-speed sea chases. Previously headquartered at the Eu Tong Sen Street Police Station and Toa Payoh Police Station , it relocated to

3920-511: The same year, following an investigation probe by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau . On 10 July 2013, ex-policeman Senior Staff Sergeant Iskandar Rahmat — a 14-year veteran award-winning investigation officer — killed a car workshop owner and the man's son, and has since been on the death row from 2017 onward, after failing in his appeal and president clemency against the death sentence. The case

3990-453: The sole policing force in Singapore after its independence. The country has one of the lowest murder rates in the world, as well as the lowest firearm-related death rates. The major crimes that tend to affect the Singaporean populace in the 21st century are usually cybercrimes , such as scams that are often based overseas. In 2020, cybercrimes made up almost half of all crimes in Singapore. Land divisions are given designations according to

4060-399: The standard blue uniform (collectively called the No. 3 uniform) was adopted for specialised forces and for all officers in various occasions which calls for more formal or casual attire. The Traffic Police Department adopted a short-sleeved white tunic, dark blue breeches , a black leather Sam Browne belt , and riding boots for its officers performing mobile squad duties. A white crash helmet

4130-471: The various divisions are armed when conducting regular uniformed patrols and plainclothes duties. Officers from different units are issued with different weapons. The five-shot .38 Taurus Model 85 with 3-inch barrel featuring a laser sight by Crimson Trace is the standard issued sidearm of the Singapore Police Force with 10 rounds of ammunition. In 2015, the SPF purchased a number of CZ P-07 semi-automatic pistols. From 2016, selected officers were issued with

4200-442: The various ethnic communities to maintain orderliness on the streets. Many laws that were enacted during this time remains in force today. These include the passing of Singapore's first arms law in March 1823, which heavily restricts the right to bear arms. Nearly two centuries later, these anti-arms laws continue to be strictly enforced, resulting in a society relatively free from firearms-related criminal offences. The SPF remains

4270-493: The weapon was deemed suitable for use by trained personnel, and was rolled out across other NPCs. In 2018, the Taser X26E was replaced with the X26P model. Land division officers typically patrol and respond to calls in vehicles known as the Fast Response Car (FRC). Car models that have been used by the SPF include the Subaru Impreza TS 1.6. In 2005, the SPF introduced the new Fast Response Vehicle (FRV), consisting of modified Toyota Hi-Lux sport utility vehicles with

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4340-426: The wildlife has mostly disappeared. On 29 May 1990, national servicemen spotted a family of three Indian elephants which had swum 1.5 km (0.9 mi) across the Straits of Johor . The Singapore Zoo worked with the Malaysian Wildlife Department's Elephant Capture and Translocation Unit to help in its plan to recapture the runaway elephants. On 10 June, all three elephants were captured and relocated back to

4410-888: The world. The SPF also works closely with the Internal Security Department (ISD) and the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). As of 2022, the current Minister of Home Affairs is K Shanmugam , while the current commissioner of the SPF is Hoong Wee Teck. The Singapore Police Force was founded in 1820, starting with just 11 men under the command of Francis James Bernard , the son-in-law of William Farquhar . With no background nor knowledge on policing, Bernard had to work from scratch, as well as occasionally turning to Farquhar for help. In addition, he held multiple roles as magistrate , chief jailer, harbour master, marine storekeeper, as well as personal assistants to Farquhar. Farquhar informed Raffles that he had provisionally introduced licences for opium and alcohol sales that would raise $ 650 per month, with $ 300 of this sum being used to run

4480-453: The years in order to free up additional manpower for redeployment into Police Divisions. Other changes include the deployment of contract staff through organisations such as Ministry of Finance 's VITAL.org for administrative staff and partners such as ST Engineering and Cyber Security Agency for technical support. Dark blue is the organisational colour of the Singapore Police Force and has remained so continuously since 1969. Derivatives of

4550-512: Was allocated for the Police Programme. Actual expenses in the 2013 fiscal year were S$ 2.04 billion, of which S$ 1.88 billion was spent on operating expenditure (against the budgeted S$ 1.79 billion) and S$ 159.1 million on development expenditure (budgeted at $ 71.83 million). Manpower costs amounting to S$ 1.16 billion continue to dominate the SPF's expenditure, accounting for 61.7% of its operating expenditure and 56.9% of total expenditure in FY2013. The latest budget for fiscal year 2015, S$ 2.47 billion

4620-430: Was allocated to the Police Programme, or 49.5% of MHA's total budget of S$ 5 billion (the Ministry of Defence , in comparison, received a S$ 13.12 billion budget allocation). This includes S$ 2.26 billion for Operating Expenditure and $ 210.93 million for Development Expenditure. The main Development Expenditures expected in FY2015 included the construction of new buildings such as the Woodlands Police Divisional HQ as well as

4690-403: Was also introduced. In 1998, the senior station inspector (2) (SSI(2)) rank was introduced, and changes were made to the SI, SSI, and SSI(2) rank designs. The rank of lance corporal was abolished in 2002. In 2006, the Gurkha Contingent adopted embroidered ranks as part of an overhaul of its combat dress, but are worn on the right chest pocket. In July 2016, a revamped rank overhaul was done with

4760-413: Was first introduced in Singapore in 1967, it was initially solely aimed and geared towards the building-up of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). Meanwhile, in Singapore Police Force, NS was not extended to that of compulsory full-time service, with police NS being only part-time, unlike that of the SAF. There was little urgency and pressure for the police force to increase its overall manpower-strength until

4830-687: Was formerly situated at Rocky Hill Camp. A new training area, called Sanyongkong Field Camp , has been completed on the reclaimed land south of Dogra Bridge. Built by the Combat Engineers , this field camp will be used to train Infantry and Guards battalions. It also provides habitat to some wild animals that are rarely seen in the main island of Singapore, such as the leopard cat , Sunda slow loris and Sunda pangolin . The extended Pulau Tekong will massively replace all training grounds, like Mandai , Marsiling , Seletar , Nee Soon, Lower Seletar , Upper Thomson and Simpang . The island also houses Singapore's second hot spring, Pulau Tekong Hot Spring in

4900-405: Was known as the Kovan double murders in Singapore media. Through the Public Affairs Department, SPF has collaborated with the media industry to produce content that supports and promote the mission and brand of the organisation. Books Novels Periodicals Television programs Movies Pulau Tekong Pulau Tekong , also known colloquially as Tekong or Tekong Island ,

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