We would also like to thank:

Community Safety and Security Programme
Singapore Police Force
Singapore Civil Defence Force
National Crime Prevention Council
National Fire and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council
People’s Association Community Emergency Response Team
National Police Cadet Corps HQ
Central Narcotics Bureau
Geylang Serai CCC
Kampong Ubi – Kembangan CCC
Rochor Beancurd House
The Straits Times – IN

for your support!

Thank you once again!

We’re entering the final countdown into the event, and here are the highlights of the event:

• Free towel (while stocks last)
• Tauhuay sponsored by Rochor Beancurd (while stocks last)
• PETRA vehicle from Police
• SCDF display
• CNB Drug Busters!
• NCPC Crime Prevention Bus

and more…

Also to be concurrently held are the NPCC HQ Commandant Conference and Area 12 Secondary 1 Cadets Swearing In.

We’ll see you there!

PUBLIC REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! Thank you for your support.

Manjusri Secondary School NPCC Unit will be hosting a Crime Safety & Security Programme Exhibition held on 26 March 2010 from 1pm to 7pm. Look out for online updates and coverage of our event through our upcoming posts on this site. Stay Tuned!

(Please note that the SPF advises people to use the EPC only for reporting of lost properties or reporting of crimes which does not require immediate police action. For urgent crimes, the public is urged to call the Police at 999 or use sms70999 for the disabled who have signed up.)

On 22 February 2010 at about 8.30am, through follow-up investigations, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division arrested the suspect at his residence at Jalan Teck Whye. Bank books, ATM cards, SIM cards, bank transaction receipts and a mobile phone containing suspected debtors’ records were also seized as case exhibits. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to be a debtor-turned-runner who had assisted the loansharks by verifying debtors’ particulars, carrying out bank transfers, issuing loans and collecting loan repayments.

The suspect will be charged in Court on 23 February 2010 for the offence of assisting in the business of an unlicensed moneylender under the Moneylenders’ Act 2008.

First-time offenders found guilty of assisting an unlicensed moneylender to carry out his business could be fined not less than $20,000 and not more than $200,000 or imprisoned for a term not exceeding two years or both. Under the amended Moneylenders’ Act 2008 which came into effect on 11 February 2010, first-time offenders found guilty of the same offence could be fined not less than $30,000 and not more than $300,000, with a mandatory imprisonment term of up to four years and mandatory caning of up to six strokes.

(source: Singapore Police Force, extracted 23 Feb 2010)

On 22 February 2010 at about 3.50am, Police were alerted to a case where three unknown men were behaving suspiciously at a Yishun Street 21 carpark. Officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division responded immediately and spotted the three suspects trying to open the door of a vehicle at the said carpark. The three suspects were placed under arrest and a total of 13 cash cards, an Autopass card and a duplicate vehicle key, were also seized from the suspects’ possession. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were believed to be involved in a series of theft from vehicle cases in the Yishun housing estate.

The suspects will be charged in Court on 23 February 2010 for the offence of Theft from Vehicle with Common Intention under Section 379 read with Section 34 of the Penal Code Chapter 224, which carries a maximum jail term of three years imprisonment, or with fine or both.

Acting Commander of Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Superintendent of Police Manimaran Pushpanatan commended his officers for their prompt action which resulted in the arrest of the suspects. He also urged members of public to safeguard their vehicle against theft by adopting the following crime prevention measures:

- Park the vehicle in well-lit areas;

- Install an anti-theft alarm and secure the vehicle with additional locks where possible; and

- Be wary of suspicious characters loitering in carparks

(source: Singapore Police Force, extracted February 23 2010)

Anyway, we are exactly 30 days away from the Manjusri Secondary School Crime Safety & Security Programme event! Aren’t you excited?

Some highlights you can expect:

• SPF-NCPC Crime Prevention Display Bus will be coming in! It is the ONLY Crime Prevention bus in Singapore!
• Police cars from SPF will be coming in!
• Fire engines from SCDF will also be coming in!
• and more…

Remember to mark your calendars – 30 MARCH 2010 is the day!

(the public will be allowed to enter from 3pm onwards. This is pending confirmation, and I’ll inform you guys soon on the updates.)

Cheers!

On 10 January 2010 at about 12.24 am, police were informed that a man had been attacked and robbed at Banda Street. Investigations revealed that earlier at 12.22 am, a 38 year-old man was making a cash withdrawal at an ATM Machine at Blk 5 Banda Street when 2 unknown men suddenly appeared and attacked him. The suspects relieved the victim of his wallet which contained credit cards and cash amounting to $150 when he fell to the ground. The 2 suspects then fled on a motorcycle. As a result of the attack, the victim sustained injuries to his head and neck was conveyed to hospital for treatment.

Although there was little to work on, as neither the victim nor the witness could not provide a good description of the suspect or the registration plate number of the suspects’ motorcycle, officers from Central Police Division were not deterred. Through extensive ground enquiries and investigative follow-up, the officers managed to establish the identity of one of the suspects. On 9 February at about 10.00 pm the first suspect was traced and arrested in Pasir Panjang. Following this, his accomplice was arrested on 11 February 2010 at 9.15 am at Edgedale Plains.

The two suspects will be charged in Court No 26 on 12 February 2010 for an offence of Robbery with Hurt under Section 394 of the Penal Code. Any person convicted of this offence faces an imprisonment term of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years and shall also be liable with caning with not less than 12 strokes of the cane.

Commander of Central Police Division HQ, Deputy Assistance Commissioner Lau Peet Meng, commended his officers and their colleagues who were involved in the investigations for their perseverance and good investigative work.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
11 Feb 2010 @ 8.30pm

TRAFFIC ARRANGEMENTS

To facilitate the traffic arrangements for the event, the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic during the stipulated duration:

Motorists are advised to avoid the affected area, including all peripheral roads leading to the area. Auxiliary Police officers will be deployed at all affected road junctions to regulate traffic and assist motorists.

Parking restriction along the peripheral roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles found parking and causing obstruction will be towed away.

SBS and SMRT buses serving the affected roads will be diverted during the road closures.

SAFETY AND SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS

Due to the anticipated crowds, measures such as barricades and signages have been set up in the Marina Bay area. Members of the public are advised to co-operate with and follow the instructions of the Police, Auxiliary Police Officers and Marshals. They are also advised be prepared for inclement weather.

Members of the public are advised to be vigilant and look after their belongings, especially when they are in crowded places. For security and safety reasons, bags and personal items may be subjected to checks by the Police and Auxiliary Police Officers. Members of the public are advised to co-operate with the Police and Auxiliary Police Officers should any checks be conducted. They can also notify the Police of any suspicious items or persons by calling ‘999′.

In view of the security checks, ticket holders are advised to arrive early for the Parade. Ticket holders are also encouraged to travel light and avoid bringing bulky bags to speed up the security checks.

Members of the public may contact the organizer at 6340 5012 for any enquiry.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
18 Feb 2010 @ 3PM

In the first case, Police are looking for a man, of dark complexion, believed to be in his 30s, of slim build and with short curly hair, to assist with investigations into a case of loanshark harassment reported at Canberra Road in October 2009. He was last seen wearing a red long-sleeved T-shirt with black collar and a print on the left chest, dark-coloured pants and was also carrying a sling bag.

In the second case, Police are looking for a man, of dark complexion, believed to be between 20 to 30 years old, of stout build and shaven head, to assist with investigations into a case of loanshark harassment reported at Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 in December 2009. He was last seen wearing a light-coloured short-sleeved T-shirt with dark-coloured horizontal stripes, and dark-coloured pants.

In the third case, Police are looking for a man, of dark complexion, believed to be in his 30s, of plump build, with short-cropped hair and sporting a moustache, to assist with investigations into a case of loanshark harassment reported at Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 in December 2009. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved round neck T-shirt with light-coloured top half and a darker-coloured lower half. He was also last seen wearing dark-coloured pants and was carrying a haversack.

Anyone with information on the said persons is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-2550000. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

First Case: Canberra Road (October 2009)

Second Case: Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 (December 2009 )

Third Case: Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 (December 2009 )

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
12 Feb 2010 @ 8pm