The Public Transport Security Command (TransCom) launched the Riders-on-Watch (ROW) Scheme at Woodlands Police Division on 2 July 2019. The event saw strong support from Land Transport Authority and the various Public Transport Operators who were present at the launch ceremony. Mr Amrin Amin, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (SPS) for Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Health, was the guest of honour.
Public transport system remains an attractive target for terrorists and criminals, given the high volume of travellers on our public transport. The launch of ROW marked a significant milestone in the policing of Singapore’s public transport network. As part of SPF’s overall strategy to engage the community, ROW aims to tap on the collective effort of riders to keep Singapore’s public transport network safe and secure. These ROW volunteers will receive the latest crime information affecting the public transport system. Besides helping to keep watch, the Police hopes that the ROW volunteers will share the information with their family members, friends and neighbours, thereby creating a more informed community.
During the event, a total of 15 Public Spiritedness Awards (PSA) were also presented in recognition of the valiant efforts by members of the public who had stepped forward to assist the police for incidents that happened on board public transport or at the public transport nodes. These 15 recipients, together with some PSA recipients who received the award from TransCom in 2018, were also appointed as the first batch of ROW volunteers.
The launch of ROW also marks the start of the SPF’s volunteer recruitment campaign. Apart from ROW, the Police urge members of the public to take the step forward and join the Police for a fulfilling volunteer experience!
SPS Amrin Amin giving a speech at the launch
Group photo of SPS Amrin Amin with the pioneer batch of ROW volunteers and TransCom Officers
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
02 July 2019 @ 5:50 PM