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Editor Mrs Philomena Chong Designer/Writer Ms Loh Jin Feng DEPARTMENT COORDINATORS Ms Leena Rajan, SPF Ms Genevieve Lee, SCDF Ms Moganapriya Sandiramogan, Prisons Ms Yeo Wan Xin, SCORE

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Mr Richard Siu has been with the Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC) since 1986. Find out what keeps him going after 29 years on page 06. The cover photo is taken by VSC’s Joseph Lui. The HTVN office is located at: 31 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329979 Tel: 6478 2896 If you have any feedback or enquires, please email them to: [email protected]

For more information about our volunteer schemes, please visit our online platforms: :http://www.htv.gov.sg

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Chairman’s Message

Chairman (HTVN) Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, SCDF Commissioner Mr Eric Yap and the Senior CD Lionhearters launched the CD Lionhearter Alumni Club at the CD Lionhearters Forum on 16 April 2014. PHOTO: Loh Jin Feng

Dear fellow Home Team Volunteers, Time flies! We are now into the 2nd quarter of the year. The Home Team Volunteer Network has many events lined up for the rest of this year. Many of you have signed up to visit the Prisons on 10 May 2014, together with other HTVN members under the “Walking with the Home Team” visit series. As you see for yourselves the operating environment of our Home Team regular officers, I'm sure you will realise how hard they work and also some of the challenges they face. This way, you will be more effective ambassadors to your neighbours, friends and colleagues, projecting the Home Team presence positively to them. If you have not done so, please join us in subsequent visits. In an earlier issue of the HT Volunteers@Home, I shared my concern that, at a recent poll conducted by National Security Coordinating Secretariat (NSCS), whilst more than half of our youths were worried about encountering a terrorist attack, only 1 in 5 would investigate or report any suspicious activity. It appeared to me that our youths do not realise that they play a key role in countering terrorism. I was therefore heartened that, at the recent CD Lionhearters’ Forum on 16 April 2014, many youths showed that they were prepared to do their part to keep Singapore safe and secure, including being part of "the life-saving force". Indeed, One such CD Lionhearter, Preston Samuel Philip, put the CPR skills he had learned by rushing forward to help an injured warehouse worker. Preston, and the recent life-saving act of Kenneth Tan, an NSF who resuscitated a 7 year old girl at a condo pool, make me proud of our youths and their sense of shared responsibility. As our youths transit through life, I encourage them to continue doing their part for the community, just like the two VSCs highlighted in this issue. One is an Executive Producer at MediaCorp Capital 95.8FM who conducts road safety talks and another is a Sale Executive of a Commercial Vehicle Company who is attached to Traffic Police – both continuing their lifelong journey of contributing in ways they know best. Take care, with warm wishes, A/P Ho Peng Kee Chairman, Home Team Volunteer Network

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Home Team Happenings

Yes, I choose to serve! By Loh Jin Feng, HTVN Secretariat

Since April 2014, CDAU officers have been wearing the same epaulettes as their regular SCDF counterparts. PHOTO: SCDF

Dear Volunteers, The Home Team has heard you! At a previous Dialogue session with Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Chairman of Home Team Volunteer Network, a CDAU volunteer said that it would be better if there was no differentiation between the uniform of regular officers and CDAU volunteers, since they perform similar duties. SCDF took up the suggestion and since April 2014, CDAU officers have been wearing the same epaulettes as their regular SCDF counterparts. There is also a newly-designed CDAU badge signify the Unit status of CDAU, like SCDF’s other Units. At first glance, the newly designed badge depicts a human figure which symbolises the most valuable resource of CDAU – the dedicated volunteers. The shape of the badge also resembles a tick, symbolizing the notion of “Yes! I choose to serve!” This portrays their willingness and enthusiasm to volunteer and represents a young and vibrant force. To its officers, SCDF rallies all of them to “Let’s continue to make the CDAU officers feel welcome when they serve side by side with us!”

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Cover Story

On the road again...to keep us safe By Sng Siew Ping from interviews by the Advocate Group

Mr Richard Siu has been with the Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC) since 1986. He holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent (V) and is the deputy head of the VSC unit in Traffic Police.

Broken ribs sustained in the course of duty did not dim Mr Richard Siu’s commitment to the Singapore Police Force’s Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC). The accident occurred several years ago, while he was pursuing a motorcyclist involved in an illegal race. The motorcyclist refused to stop as ordered. He veered into Mr Siu’s path, and both riders fell. Mr Siu arrested the offender, who was later charged and sentenced. After three months of medical leave, Mr Siu was back on duty with the VSC. Mr Siu first joined the VSC in January 1986, a few years after having served in the Police National Service. His father had encouraged both him and his brother – who later became a regular police officer – to join the police force. Mr Siu chose to volunteer with the Traffic Police. “I like to ride bike, so I applied for the Traffic Police,” he says simply. At the same time, he wanted to be of help. The roads were less safe then compared to today. Illegal races, especially those involving motorbikes, were more rampant. Mr Siu, who now holds the rank of DSP (V) or Deputy Superintendent, started off as a Patrol Officer. He was sent for training to get a Class 2 licence (for riding bigger motorbikes) and to drive a police car. Later, he was selected to join the Special Elite Squad.

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Cover Story The squad helps mount operations against illegal racing, particularly on Fridays, Saturdays and the eves of public holidays. Good riding skills are essential. The officers would need to give chase, often in dark areas. They also have to contend with spectators and disorderly conduct. Mr Siu clearly relishes the challenges. “Very exciting,” he says. “That’s why until today, I still prefer to be in TP (Traffic Police).”

The Special Elite Squad also performs special escort for local and foreign dignitaries. PHOTO: Gabriel Lau

The Special Elite Squad also performs special escort for local and foreign dignitaries. It ensures smooth passage on the roads for visiting VIPs, from the moment they arrive at the airport. The officers work in teams of twelve to sixteen, and carry arms to protect the VIP.

Memorably for Mr Siu, he was involved in escorting both former United States President George W Bush and his father President George H W Bush during their respective visits to Singapore. Mr Siu also escorted a VIP for eleven days in 2006, during the major S2006 event. He was on duty almost continuously, except for a brief nap at home each night. He appreciated the support of his family and his commanders during the extended assignment. His commanders had even sent explanatory letters beforehand to the families of the officers involved. Another interesting aspect of his work is the range of traffic violators he has dealt with. Once, he caught the same person twice within a day. He first issued him a summons for speeding in the Hougang area. That same night, Mr Siu spotted the person among racers in Lim Chu Kang, while responding to a 999 call. Another time, Mr Siu managed to stop a drunk driver who was driving against the flow of traffic. Mr Siu also once came across a boy who was his neighbour as a spectator at an illegal race. He took time to speak to the boy afterwards, and is pleased to see him turn out fine and even sign up to be a police officer. Mr Siu observes that the profile of offenders has evolved. Sports cars rather than motorbikes are now more commonly involved in illegal racing. More foreign drivers are on the roads nowadays, and some are not used to the local traffic rules and speed limits. Dealing with a more educated and questioning public also requires more time and effort. “So if you stop any violator, it’s totally different from the past. You need to really explain to them what offence they had committed before you issue the summons,” he says.

Mr Siu and his team mates were part of the Special Elite Squad who performs special escort for local and foreign dignitaries. PHOTO: Gabriel Lau

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Cover Story Besides explaining to and reasoning with violators, Mr Siu makes it a point to listen to their side of the story. Some may have committed the offence in their rush to attend to an emergency. “When they explain to you, just listen – rather than when they’re talking, you blast at them. That is wrong,” he says. He also believes in helping the motorist learn from the incident. “So normally I will tell them their mistake. They have to learn. No point giving them a ticket but they don’t know what happened,” Mr Siu says. He also explains to the errant motorist the potential consequences, including injury, loss of life and suffering for the family. Mr Siu has stressed to his team the importance of good communication and listening skills. Laughingly, he likens these to the skills needed in his job as a sales executive with a commercial vehicle company. Mr Siu has come a long way from his early days as a Patrol Officer. He was promoted to the rank of Inspector of Police in 2005, followed by Assistant Superintendent of Police, and more recently DSP. As the deputy head of the VSC unit in Traffic Police, he oversees about 100 officers, taking care of their welfare and deployment.

A close-up photo of Mr Siu and his team mates taken at the S2006 event. Most of them were on duty almost continuously for 11 days. PHOTO: Gabriel Lau

Mr Siu has been with the Special Elite Squad for more than ten years. The volunteers in this team tend to stay on, because of the interesting nature of work and the opportunity to learn. “We’ve been together for so long... when we’re out, you look after me, I look after you. So the bond is there,” says Mr Siu. Changes in how the VSC and the regular police force work together have added to his sense of satisfaction. The two groups now work hand in hand, unlike when he first joined the VSC. VSC officers are also treated equally in terms of welfare, equipment issued and training. “So, it’s no more that they say you’re ‘second-class’. Whatever they do, we’re given the task also. So I feel that at least the sense of belonging is there,” he says.

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Cover Story His ties to the VSC have however called for some sacrifice from his family – “’cos I’ve committed all my weekends and eves of holidays to others”. The father of two daughters makes up for it by going on overseas vacations with his family every year. It also helps that his wife understands - he had already joined the VSC by the time they met. Mr Siu also appreciates the support from his employers. His job is not desk-bound, which offers him flexibility to balance full-time and voluntary work. One past employer was so supportive that Mr Siu was even given time-off for VSC duties. Mr Siu, who turns 53 this year, does not rule out extending his stint with the VSC and Traffic Police beyond the official retirement age of 55. “Depends on my commanders - I leave it to them, if they think I’m still an asset,” he says. Mr Siu has also been helping out in the recruitment of new VSC volunteers. When interviewing potential candidates, he looks out for the key qualities of “commitment” and “passion”. Without a doubt, Mr Siu himself has exemplified these same values throughout his twenty-eight years of service in the VSC.

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Home Team Happenings

CD Lionhearter Alumni Club officially launched! CD Lionhearters who graduate from their educational institutes can continue to be Civil Defence ambassadors with the CD Lionhearter Alumni Club’s official launch on 16 April 2014 during the CD Lionhearter Forum 2014. Home Team News reports. By Charissa Tan, Home Team News

Just last week, 20-year-old Preston Samuel S/O Phillip witnessed how his colleague’s shin was unfortunately punctured by a forklift during his part-time job at a warehouse. “As a first responder, the first thing to do is to stop the bleeding. So I immediately found a cloth and did that,” said the CD Lionhearter, who is in his second year in the Higher NITEC in Facility Management at Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College East. His colleagues were quite shocked during the incident; some of them had panicked and did not know how to react. “I was actually quite proud of myself that I applied the emergency preparedness skills that I learnt, and my colleagues were quite impressed by me,” laughed Preston. His colleague was then promptly brought to the hospital. Preston attributed his emergency preparedness to his time spent with the ITE College East CD Lionhearters Club, especially during the 2012 Overseas Humanitarian Relief Rebuilding project in Padang with Mercy Relief staff members, CD Lionhearter advisers and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) volunteer officers. “Having civil defence and emergency preparedness knowledge is not just for yourself; and I really want to share with others about safety.”

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Home Team Happenings “The more I learn, the more I hope to share… even after I graduate, I’m just looking forward to being part of the CD Lionhearter Alumni Club,” shared Preston. The CD Lionhearter Alumni club was officially launched on 16 April 2014 by Associate Professor (AP) Ho Peng Kee during the CD Lionhearter Forum 2014, which celebrates the 5 th year anniversary of the CD Lionhearter Club. “The Alumni Club will see CD Lionhearters who graduated from their educational institutes, serve as mentors in their Alma Maters, and be our ambassadors in their future workplace or educational institute,” said AP Ho. Like the existing CD Lionhearters, the alumni members will take on the title of ‘Senior CD Lionhearters’, continue to be a part of the Home Team Volunteer Network, and also join the SCDF CD Auxiliary Unit. “As newer (CD Lionhearters) come on board, we shouldn’t lose the experience and expertise of those who graduate. That is why the alumni movement is important for these Senior CD Lionhearters who are keen to come back and contribute. It’s a movement worth growing, a movement worth supporting,” said A/Prof Ho. Since the CD Lionhearter Club’s 2009 inception in Singapore Polytechnic, the CD Lionhearter movement has since expanded to six other educational institutes – Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College East, ITE College Central, ITE College West, Temasek Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic and Ngee Ann Polytechnic – with a membership of some 1,500 CD Lionhearter ambassadors.

A CD Lionhearter showing A/Prof Ho some photos taken from their Mercy Relief Overseas Humanitarian Rebuilding Project trips. PHOTO: SCDF

The CD Lionhearter Forum was introduced in 2012 as a signature annual event to enable Lionhearters from the different institutions to bond and share their Lionhearters’ experiences within the fraternity. The CD Lionhearters are actively involved in key Singapore Civil Defence Force activities such as educating and equipping the public with Emergency Preparedness (EP) knowledge and skills at events like Community Bonding Day, SCDF Workplan seminars, and participating in inter-agency level exercises like Exercise Highcrest 2013. They have also been involved in eight Mercy Relief (MR) Overseas Humanitarian Rebuilding Projects. More photos on page 20. For more Home Team-related stories, visit Home Team News at http://www.hometeam.sg.

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Volunteers’ Stories

More than just a voice in the city Thought you spotted Mr Yeow Seng Yong (Qiu Sheng Yang) in the Police uniform? You are right. It was him and no he hasn’t switched careers. Off the air, he is educating members of the public at road shows about road safety and crime prevention as an Honorary Inspector (Specialist V) with the Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC). Home Team Volunteer Network caught up with him recently and surprisingly found out that his policing background can be traced all the way back to 1976. By Loh Jin Feng, HTVN Secretariat

Off the air, Mr Qiu Sheng Yang is educating members of the public at road shows about road safety and crime prevention as an Honorary Inspector (Specialist V) with the Volunteer Special Constabulary (VSC).

“I served my National Service with the Singapore Police Force in 1976 and I’ve not been able to toss out my Police uniform since then,” Mr Qiu Sheng Yang (also known as Yeow Seng Yong) quipped in jest. Mr Qiu joined the VSC in 2000 and was posted to the unit’s public affairs department, in charge of publicity and translation work then. An Executive Producer/Presenter at Capital 95.8FM, Mr Qiu Sheng Yang is a familiar voice and a household name for many of us. For almost a decade, the veteran radio broadcaster also hosted many highly-rated variety shows and current affairs programmes on TV. “I do this because the audience trust me,” Mr Qiu pondered over why he joined the VSC. “I see myself in a unique position and I cherish the opportunity to serve the public.” To him, this is not about national service or free publicity. It is his way of giving back to society. “My work allows me to get messages across to many listeners and I try to include some road safety advisory in my programme whenever possible.”

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Volunteers’ Stories “For example, I will always remind motorists to switch on their vehicles’ headlights at 7 pm. Many people do not understand why and might not even know that it is illegal not to do so.” “I will explain that it is not because Singapore’s roads are not well-lit. The lights are to make your vehicle more visible to other motorists so that it is safer for all road users.” His public persona, however, was not always in his favour. “I found it challenging to do patrolling work because members of public recognise me and would get confused with my identity,” Mr Qiu recalls some of the challenges he faced and the days when he, like other VSC officers, had to fulfil at least 16 hours of volunteering work per month.

An Executive Producer/Presenter at Capital 95.8FM, Mr Qiu Sheng Yang is a familiar voice and a household name to many Singaporeans. PHOTO: MediaCorp

“Although I tried my best to fulfil the required hours, my irregular working hours increasingly made it difficult for me to schedule my time.” It was especially taxing when he was transferred to the Traffic Police Department’s Road Safety Branch sometime in 2002. “I did not want to drag the team down”, Mr Qiu lamented and finally in 2011, the Staff Sergeant (SGGT) (V) made the decision to convert to the Honorary VSC (Hon VSC) specialist scheme. The Hon VSC specialist scheme was created in 1996 so that individuals with specialised skills like IT, Media, Legal and Psychology could also contribute to the Force. To attract such individuals, the basic training duration and the minimum service hours were cut. Newly appointed Hon VSC officers only need to go through a three-day orientation training programme which is just enough to equip these new recruits with some information about the organisation and basic policing knowledge.

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Volunteers’ Stories They do not carry arms nor perform patrolling duties with the regular officers. Instead, Hon VSC officers need to fulfil a minimum of four duty hours per month which is equivalent to a lecture or an advisory session. Now, Mr Qiu conducts road safety talks at various Residents’ Committees, Bus Driver Associations or larger scale road shows at least twice a month. Some of the events may have more attendees than others. “Regardless of how many people are at the show, I will still carry out my emcee duties seriously,” he said earnestly. His commitment and contribution to the road safety education and outreach programmes has not gone unnoticed. In 2010, Mr Qiu Sheng Yang was awarded the Excellence Service Award (Silver) by the PS21 Office. He also won an Individual Commander’s Award (Traffic Police) in 2011. “I am thankful that my employer is very supportive of my volunteer work,” he counted his blessings. Mr Qiu senses new challenges over the horizon for Police.

“My work allows me to get messages across to many listeners and I try to include some road safety advisory in my programme whenever possible. ” PHOTO: VSC’s Joseph Lui

“From my contact with the elderly, I can feel that they are getting more updated by the different forms of media such as the Internet, Smart Phones and TV as well,” Mr Qiu explains. “The public has higher expectations of the Police now and we have to constantly update ourselves in order to keep pace with them,” he urged. Mr Qiu Sheng Yang is the first MediaCorp artiste to join the Hon VSC specialist scheme. The VSC has also recently appointed two more MediaCorp artistes - Mr Pierre Png and Mr Cavin Soh— as Hon VSC specialist officers.

MediaCorp artistes Mr Pierre Png and Mr Cavin Soh with Assistant Commissioner (V) S. Lakshmanan and Superintendent (V) Goh Song Eng PHOTO: VSC

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Young Minds

Volunteerism is not always about taking big steps By Felicia Ee, National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre

The small, but first step My peers in school have never been able to understand why I still spend every Saturday “volunteering” despite assignments after assignments from school. And quite commonly, when I answer that it is a commitment that I have made, this is what I hear: “That’s why I will never join volunteer work, we’re already so busy.” Seven years ago, I could not believe what I had gotten myself into when I found myself among the rowdiest students I had ever encountered. I had signed up with CARE Singapore to help out at a four-day camp for at-risk youths. The camp sought to bond social workers with the students so that they could better appreciate the challenges that these so-called delinquents were facing. But my objective was simple: dutifully perform my tasks as a member of the logistics team – in exchange for my CIP hours. But all that changed as I watched the facilitators and social workers engage the youths. It was heartwarming to see these tattoo-clad, heavily-pierced teenagers show their softer sides as they shared their stories. What struck me even harder was how the volunteers went all out to help them. They never hesitated, even in their personal time, to be there for the students who needed help. It got me thinking: why do these people come back year after year as facilitators and put themselves through rounds of physically demanding, emotionally-draining camps? Were they not busy? The following year, the staff at CARE asked me to help out again for the upcoming camp. I said yes. It was then when I found the answer for myself – the students matter. That ‘yes’ sparked off a series of other subsequent yeses in other areas of social need. Today, I help to teach sign language every Saturday and have gone back for numerous CARE camps as a facilitator. Today, I am proud to call myself a volunteer. But we all know that some people – youths and adults alike – aren’t as enthusiastic about volunteering. One big reason is because they fear the heavy commitment involved. The compassion and empathy to help others may have been ignited, but it is often the lack of discipline to commit to a responsibility that causes one to hesitate. Then again, there is no contract to sign that would obligate a volunteer to remain with an organisation or cause beyond the duration of that individuals’ interest to help. It is, however, the belief in the cause that gives a volunteer the reason to take the next steps. Perhaps it is the term or definition of “volunteerism” to be blamed. We have been taught that volunteerism entails a large amount of passion and commitment. Yet in actual fact, every contribution, small or big, long or short-term, will go a long way in making a difference to the lives of others in need So, perhaps, we need to start telling first-timers that it is a small step to a bigger change. Very often, it is these initial encounters that provide key ingredient that sustains our dedication to a cause: a belief in the work that we do and meaningful relationships. Then maybe, a one-off stint will transform into two, then three and hopefully many more. That was after all, how my own journey began.

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Young Minds Amidst our packed schedules, it is always easy to tell ourselves that we’re too busy to volunteer, especially on a Saturday. But with time, we might just start turning away exciting weekend getaways for the simple thought that not turning up would let down those with whom we’ve gotten to know and come to genuinely care for. The fact is volunteering might not always start from an altruistic heart. Those who give their time, money and energy, purely out of a heart of gold, truly deserve our applause. But for others like ourselves, it probably started in a very small way. It was a small step taken not even for the most noble of reasons. But it was a step nonetheless, and so, thank you for taking that small, but first step.

Felicia is currently a third-year student at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communications at NTU. At present, she is doing her student internship at the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre with the Marketing, Advocacy and Development division. To find out more about the NVPC, please log on to http://www.nvpc.org.sg . This article was first published in TODAY http://www.todayonline.com.

Home Team Tool Kit Crime Prevention Advice More than 200 kidnap scams are reported to the police every year. Generally, the victim will receive a call that a loved one has been kidnapped, with cries for help in the background. The victim would then be asked to remit money to an overseas account via a remittance agency. More than S$1 million has been lost to criminals since kidnap scams first surfaced in 2007. Members of the public should adopt the following measures: 1. 2. 3.

Call ‘999’ immediately when you receive such calls. Remain calm and contact your loved one to confirm his or her safety Do not remit any money

Remittance agencies and banks should call the Police when they have clients exhibiting the following behavioural signs: 1. 2. 3.

Constantly on the phone Appearing anxious and nervous Remitting money overseas for the first time

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Walking with the Home Team

By Loh Jin Feng, HTVN Secretariat “How safe is my check-in luggage?” Madam Ann Hasanah Aris, a Yellow Ribbon volunteer posed the question to the Airport Police. She is one of the lucky 80 participants who got a place for the “Walking with the Home Team” visit on 15 February 2014. More than 200 volunteers had registered for this visit. The participants were given a rare glimpse of how the Police and Immigration officers work hand in hand to safeguard Singapore’s icon– the Changi Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. In response to Madam Hasanah’s query, Commander Airport Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police (DAC) Sam Tee quipped “This is an easy question. Never leave any valuables in your check-in luggage and always put a lock on the luggage.” he reminded the Home Team volunteers.

Commander Airport Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police (DAC) Sam Tee explained that it is a challenging task to safeguard Changi Airport as threats are taking on many different forms, ‘thanks’ to technological advancement. PHOTO: Airport Police

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Walking with the Home Team It is a challenging task to safeguard Changi Airport as threats are taking on many different forms, ‘thanks’ to technological advancement. Home Team officers have to constantly keep themselves abreast of the evolving technology, making sure that the millions of inbound and outbound travellers are bona fide and do not pose any security threats. For example, there was a spate of cabin theft offences last year. Airport Police Division investigated and swiftly arrested 47 people for cabin theft committed in 2013. The suspects were all part of a syndicate who preyed, especially, on passengers who travelled alone. They stole from the hand-carry bags while the victims were sleeping or when they left their seats for the restroom. Airport Police Division subsequently shared information with the different airlines with the aim of identifying suspicious characters before boarding the plane. On the aircraft, the cabin crew could then be extra vigilant and under their watchful eyes, these suspicious characters would then find it more difficult to commit any crimes. The visit was not all talk and no play.

The participants were given a rare glimpse of how the Police and Immigration officers work hand in hand to safeguard Singapore’s icon– the Changi Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. PHOTOS: Loh Jin Feng and Airport Police

Volunteers were also given a guided tour around Terminal 3. Officers were stationed at various points, explaining some of the security features in place at the airport. Many of the volunteers found the visit educational and left with a better appreciation of the security measures in place.

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Walking with the Home Team One of our volunteers wrote:

“Thank you very much for organising such an interesting tour for us with the Airport Police Division. The tour of Terminal 3 was most educational. Please help me convey the message to the Police Commander, Sam Tee and his team. They have done an exceptionally good job in safeguarding our country. I am so proud of them.” Pansy Yeo Yellow Ribbon Volunteer

Yellow Ribbon volunteer, Ms Pansy Yeo (middle) praised the Airport Police Division and the Immigration and Checkpoints authority for doing a good job to safeguard Singapore. PHOTO: Loh Jin Feng

Do you know? How difficult can it be to safeguard Changi Airport, we hear you ask? To give you an idea of the operating environment our Airport Police and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officers work in, check out this infographics released by the Changi Airport Group. The figures will tell you that keeping Changi Airport safe and secure is no mean feat.

The Infographics is downloaded from http://www.changiairport.com/our-business/media#/images

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Our Calendar

Date & Time

Event

10 May 2014

Walking with Home Team to Prisons Cluster A

05 July 2014

HT Skills @ Home

16 August 2014

HT Volunteer Leadership Conference cum Retreat

13 September 2014

Orientation Programme for HT Volunteers

11 October 2014

Walking with Home Team

08 November 2014

HT Volunteer Family Day

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