The FEBRUARY 2013 Issue volume 39 - issue 2 issn 0217-8699 POLICE LIFE THE SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE MAGAZINE H onoUR FOR BRUNEI'S Police CHIEF BY-ELECTION SPEciAL FEATURE COPS EXtenDED TO SIX MORE NPCS SMEP ALL ST S TOWARDS A BETTER YOU Police Life EDITORIAL COMMITTEE EDITORIAL ADVISOR PHOTOGRAPHERS AC Ng Guat Ting SSgt Edwin Lim Jia Zhong Sgt Chee Yong Tat CHIEF EDITOR Supt Pauline Yee VIDEOGRAPHERS Mr Peh Mingcheng SENIOR EDITOR Ms Leena Rajan PRODUCTION CONTROLLER Ms Chew Si Lei Jinnie EDITOR SC Mohamed Noh Iskandar Ms Tham Yee Lin DESIGN AND WRITERS PRODUCTION COMPANY Chung Printing Pte Ltd SSgt Edwin Lim Jia Zhong Ms Chew Si Lei Jinnie Special thanks to ASP (NS) SC Mohamed Noh Iskandar Mohamed Sayadi Bin Mohamed SC Muhammad Idaffi Othman Nor, Mr Edwin Teo Zhijie & Ms Loon Ngai Fong The FEBRUARY 2013 Issue volume 39 - issue 2 issn 0217-8699 POLICE LIFE Visit us at: THE SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE MAGAZINE http://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce Police@SG iPhone / Android App HONOUR FOR http://twitter.com/singaporepolice BRUNEI'S POLICE CHIEF BY-ELECTION SPECIAL FEATURE PoliceLife@SG iPad / iPhone App COPS EXTENDED TO SIX MORE NPCS http://www.youtube.com/user/spfcommunityoutreach SMALL STEPS TOWARDS A BETTER YOU http://www.razor.tv/site/servlet/segment/main/specials/i-witness ON THE COVER Police Life is a publication of the Singapore Police Force. We The Distinguished Service Order was presented welcome feedback on articles from our readers. Please send them to Public Affairs Department, Police Headquarters, New Phoenix by Singapore to the Commissioner of Police Park, 28 Irrawaddy Road, Singapore 329560, or e-mail SPF_PLM@ spf.gov.sg. Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure that of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF), Pehin information provided is up-to-date and accurate, the publisher will not be responsible for any errors or omissions. The materials in this publication are not to be reproduced in whole or in part without the Haji Hasrin. Find out about his distinguished consent of the Editorial Advisor, Police Life Editorial Committee. The editorial committee also reserves the right to edit or publish all articles career in the RBPF. or information used in this publication. 04 06 16 22 24 COVER STORY ONV THE MO E 04 Honour for Brunei’s Police Chief 16 COPS Extended to Six More NPCs SPECIAL FEATURE 18 Blazing the NPC Officers’ oundationsF 06 Rallying to Ensure Safety for Rally Goers 20 Airing Views on Aviation Security 09 Point and Shoot Contest Winners PRIDE 10 In Our Own Ways 21 Extraordinary Tag-Team 14 Through Green Eyes 22 Police Foils “Police” Heist OFFICIAL EASE 24 Small Steps Towards a Better You EDITOR’s NOTE I have been through three general elections, two presidential elections and two by-elections since I joined the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in 1997. Interestingly during each of the three general elections, I was in a different department in the SPF and experienced first-hand the different aspects, specifically the intelligence, manpower planning and public affairs aspects, of the security operations that the SPF undertakes during such elections. For every one of those elections, I saw how the SPF was fastidious about ensuring that it did better than the last operation. It is along this same go-getting drive for excellence that the SPF aligns itself with like-minded forces in the region, such as the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF). The Commissioner of RBPF, Pehin Haji Hasrin was conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore for his role in spearheading close collaboration between the RBPF and the SPF in various facets of policing. We bring you the cover story in this issue of Police Life. For the special feature on the Punggol East by-election (BE) security operations, I was intrigued to find out about the Police’s “planking” idea, from DAC Keok Tong San, Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, who oversaw the BE ground operation. The Police Life team tracked down officers who had experienced election-related operations for the first time, and these officers shared candidly, their thoughts and experiences with us. And to top it off, we also captured an “outsider’s” perspective, as one of our interns shares his first-hand experience observing the police operations. The issue is rich with other happenings in the SPF. Results of the “Point and Shoot” and “Caption This” contests are also revealed in this issue. And if you missed out on the contest, stay tuned for more contests in our upcoming issues! Happy reading everyone. Leena Rajan Senior Editor Police Life LETTER OF COMMENDATION FOR SGT NORFARIZAL AND INSP (NS) HAKIM FROM MARINA BAY NPC I am writing to commend SGT Norfarizal and INSP (NS) Hakim from Marina Bay NPC for their excellent and professional performance in assisting my aged father in-law (Mr Foo, 81 years old) who lost his way, fell and hurt his head at Bugis Village. My father-in-law, who accompanied my mother-in law to Singapore General Hospital (SGH) for medical treatment, had decided to leave the hospital (after a long wait) without informing my mother-in-law. When my mother-in-law completed her treatment in SGH, she was anxious as she discovered my father-in-law was missing. At 6.14 pm, SGT Norfarizal contacted me to inform that he had found my father-in law at Bugis Village and he had a fall and refused to be sent to hospital for treatment. The officers gave me clear and specific instructions on where to meet them and my father-in-law. Knowing that my father-in law has a strong personality and character, I am very grateful to the two police officers for their patience in handling him well and contacting me promptly. I am glad that he is safe now. I would like to convey my deepest appreciation to these two police officers for the assistance they had rendered to my father-in-law. Thank you once again to SGT Norfarizal and INSP (NS) Hakim for the job well done. Yours sincerely, Ms Valerie In our previous issue, we invited you to provide creative captions for the photograph below. WINNERS OF Congratulations to Jasmine Yang Si Ting for coming up with the winning caption: “CAPTION Jasmine and these four other members of the public have won themselves an exclusive <C.L.I.F. 2> T-shirt. THIS!” 1) Jacelyn Angkasa 2) Ng Xiu Yuan, Ylva CONTEST 3) Christopher Pang 4) Yong Chang Jun The next five winners have won themselves a <C.L.I.F.2> poster: 1) Goh June Mui, Celest 2) Ng Xiu Yuan, Ylva 3) Ng Yuan Sheng 4) Christopher Pang 5) Special Constable Wong Xiangyang Jeremy Congratulations to all winners! Is the truth really what we see? - Jasmine Yang COVER STORY Police Life 04 Article by SSgt Edwin Lim Jia Zhong Photos by SSgt Edwin Lim Jia Zhong and Sgt Chee Yong Tat HONOUR FOR BRUNei’s POLICE CHIEF he Commissioner of Police of the Royal Brunei In his citation for the award, Pehin Haji Hasrin was Police Force Yang Dimuliakan Pehin Orang Kaya credited for the excellent collaboration of both police T Pendikar Alam Dato Paduka Seri Haji Hasrin forces in the areas of investigations, training and the Bin Dato Paduka Haji Sabtu was conferred the Darjah sharing of information and intelligence which has Utama Bakti Cemerlang, or the Distinguished Service yielded tremendous operational successes for both Order, by Singapore, for his outstanding contributions in countries in combating terrorism and transnational fostering close bilateral ties and cooperation between crime. the Royal Brunei Police Force and Singapore Police Force (SPF). Pehin Haji Hasrin’s constant advocacy for extensive bilateral co-operation has also led to the deepening The Bruneian Police chief, who has 40 years of policing of ties and the development of exceptional rapport experience under his belt, was awarded the top honour between officers of both countries. by President Tony Tan Keng Yam at the Istana’s State Room in a ceremony held on 3 January 2013. On the morning of the conferment ceremony, Pehin Haji Hasrin paid courtesy calls on Prime Minister Mr Lee Pehin Haji Hasrin began his service in the Royal Brunei Hsien Loong, Deputy Prime Minister Mr Teo Chee Hean Police Force in 1973. He progressed rapidly through the and the Commissioner of Police Ng Joo Hee. A Dining-In ranks and held various key appointments in the Force. was held later that night at the Senior Police Officers’ Pehin Haji Hasrin reached the pinnacle of his profession Mess in honour of Pehin Haji Hasrin’s contributions to when he was appointed the Commissioner of the Royal the SPF. Brunei Police Force on 13 September 2010. Check out the iPhone/iPad edition of Police Life for more photos. SPECIAL FEATURE Police Life 06 By Joyce Lim, The Straits Times Photos by SSgt Edwin Lim Jia Zhong RALLYING TO ENSURE SAFETY FOR RALLY GOERS rowd control a key challenge have led security operations at police officers on the ground,” said for police commander at polls two consecutive by-elections – in DAC Keok. C as emotions can run high. Hougang last May and Punggol East last month – within his first Party supporters, however, were Deputy Assistant Commissioner of year as commander. generally well-behaved, except for Police (DAC) Keok Tong San, who one night when a group of close took command of Ang Mo Kio The last by-election before Hougang to 100 supporters of the Workers’ Police Division last February, has a and Punggol East was in Marine Party (WP) stood in the middle of unique entry in his service record.