Former Commissioner of Police, Mr Goh Yong Hong, has passed away peacefully on 10 April 2015.
Mr Goh Yong Hong joined the Singapore Police Force in 1961 and retired as Commissioner of Police in 1992. Over his 31 years of service, Mr Goh held various appointments in police land divisions and the Criminal Investigation Department. He became Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) in 1976 before assuming the position of Commissioner of Police in 1979.
During his 13-year term as Commissioner of Police, Mr Goh initiated community policing. The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and the National Crime Prevention Council were set up in 1981 during his watch. In 1983, Mr Goh oversaw the set up of the Neighbourhood Police Posts, which marked a shift from reactive, investigation-based policing to a more proactive policing approach that emphasized prevention and community co-operation. During his tenure, he also introduced new technology to improve police operational and investigation capabilities.
On behalf of the Singapore Police Force, Commissioner of Police, Mr Hoong Wee Teck expressed his deepest condolences to the family, “We are saddened by the passing of Mr Goh Yong Hong. He was an exemplary leader who had built a strong foundation of professionalism and community trust for the Force. My officers and I are the fortunate beneficiaries of his legacy, and will continue his work to make Singapore the safest city in the world. We thank Mr Goh for his many contributions to the SPF.”
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
11 April 2015 @ 6:30 PM