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1820 - 1826 : Establishment of the Singapore Police Force. 1826 - 1872 : The police force expands to fight rising crime in a flourishing town. 1872 - 1942 : Modernisation under the Straits Settlements Police Force. 1945 - 1959 : Restoring order in the aftermath of war. 1959 - 1965 : Safeguarding the Nation's future.
Early years. The Singapore Police Force has a heritage almost as old as that of modern Singapore, having been formed in 1820 with a skeleton force of 11 men under the command of Francis James Bernard, son-in-law of William Farquhar.
Oct 1, 2015 · Today, the Singapore Police Force has evolved into a large and complex organisation, and it continues to maintain law and order, protect life and property, detect and prevent crime, and prosecute offenders. It has indeed come a long way since its first incarnation in 1819 under Francis James Bernard as its chief.
Jan 27, 2020 · A singular history – looking back on how the SPF has helped make Singapore one of the safest cities in the world. By: Rachel Ng and Syam Roslan. A proud history of keeping Singapore safe and secure. PHOTOS: SPF. Early 1820: Our Origins. Policing in Singapore can trace its origins to soon after Sir Stamford Raffles established a trading post ...
The headquarters of Jurong Police Division, with the Singapore Police Force crest prominently displayed Early years. 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.
- 24 May 1820; 203 years ago
- Setia dan Bakti, (Loyalty and Service)
- 28 Irrawaddy Road, New Phoenix Park, Singapore 329560
- Ministry of Home Affairs
Aug 10, 2013 · In 1820, Singapore’s first true police force was established under the command of Police Chief Francis James Bernard, William Farquhar’s son-in-law. At the start, he had 11 staff – a sergeant, eight constables, a jail warden and a Malay administrator – and a monthly operating budget of 300 Indian rupees. The First Police Station.
Singapore's police force is a highly-trained, professional service of 7,480 officers who are equipped with the latest advances in modern policing. Abstract In 1950, labor and racial unrest saw the creation of special riot squads which evolved into the Police Task Force.
