"Self-satisfaction is the key which inspired me to volunteer… It is my desire to contribute back to the society and create a better place for everyone to live in… I hope everyone will treat crime prevention as part of their lifestyle."
Mdm Hasnah Salleh, NWZ Laision Officer and CSSP Chairperson for the Woodlands Zone 3 Residents’ Committee (RC) and Woodlands Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC) |
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"Having benefited from staying in this peaceful estate for so long, it was my desire to give something back to the estate which inspired me to volunteer with the Boon Tiong RC. Working hand-in-hand with the Police to make our neighbourhood a safer and more secure place is indeed something which my team members and I find great delight in performing day after day, week after week."
Mr Tay Hang Kain, Jason, Chairman and NWZ Liaison Officer of Boon Tiong RC. He and his team members make their presence felt in the vicinity of the Boon Tiong estate to look out for any suspicious characters and report them to the Police |
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"Giving something back to the society especially to the elderly has always been my priority… Our law enforcement officers are vigilant in carrying out their duties. However, they can never be present 24/7. Hence, it is important for citizens like us to do out part."
Mr Choo Yong Kee, PBM, appointed as Toa Payoh East RC Zone 4 Chairman in 2001. Despite being diagnosed with lung cancer that year, Mr Choo led his RC in a series of community safety and security initiatives. His RC was awarded the Commissioner of Police’s Commendation Certificate in 2004 |
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"I’m glad that I’m given this chance to be in this team to contribute to the community which I belong. I believe in making things happen and I feel that this is the most direct form of commitment I can provide where I can make a significant difference to my environment."
Mr Ng Cher Peng, Chairman of Pasir Ris West CCC. Mr Ng participated in jointed efforts with Pasir Ris Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) and implemented measures to raise the alertness of residentsto look out for one another and enhance the security of their home against illegal intrusions |
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"Our law enforcement officers are vigilant in carrying out their duties around the clock, but they cannot be present everywhere. It is important for ordinary citizens like us to do our part, to be the eyes and ears of our community, to help ensure our own safety and security."
Mr Rawi Bin Tuki, Chairman of Jurong Central CDEC. He spearheaded Hotwheels and Women on Wheels in the constituency |
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"When Serangoon NPC first introduced this programme to me, I was keen and even urged my RC committee members, including my wife, to help combat crimes within our neighbourhood by signing up as COS members. The deployment flexibility for surveillance duties is the main reason that attracted our committee members to participate in this project. Furthermore, information on the crime trend is more precise and we are able to tackle the concerned crime more effectively. With the training session provided, I am now more observant towards the surroundings and people even when I was having my dinner at the coffee shops."
Mr Kelvin Kai, Chairman of Braddell Heights Zone B RC and a COS (Citizens on Surveillance) member |
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"I have always been very active in crime prevention activities since joining the grassroots organization. Unlike COP duty, the flexibility with COS schedule allowed me to perform duties during my free time, which was also one of the factors that drove me to volunteer for the programme. Now I am also more informed about crime issues in my neighbourhood and that spur me to wanting solve crimes even more eagerly. Sometime, I have even purposely seated nearby to the affected location hoping that I can come across the suspect and call for Police."
Mr Henry Gan, Executive Member of Braddell Heights Zone F RC and a COS Member |
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"I decided to be a Youth Partner initially for the CIP hours but eventually, I found it very fruitful to serve the community. This partnership with Jurong West NPC is definitely a successful one and I hope that it will continue."
Mr Vasantha Kumar, a Youth Partner |