Marina Bay Neighbourhood Police Centre (MB NPC) launched the Central Division Retail Watch Group (RWG) at Bugis+ on Saturday, 30 January 2016 at 2.30pm.
The Guest of Honour for the event was Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC and Member, Government Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Law. Drawing reference to recent terrorist attacks in the region in her speech, Mdm Rahayu called on owners of retail and commercial establishments to heighten vigilance and partner the Police to ensure the safety and security of shoppers.
The Central Division RWG, supported by the Singapore Retailers Association, consists of retailers from major shopping malls such as Bugis+, Bugis Junction, Raffles City, Marina Square and Suntec City. Membership is open to all other retailers whose outlets fall within the jurisdiction of MB NPC.
The RWG aims to establish partnership and collaboration between the Police and retailers to deter, detect and prevent crime. The RWG also serves as a platform for the Police and the retailers to exchange information and tips on how they can strengthen vigilance and measures against potential terrorist attacks.
The Central Division RWG will be implementing two key initiatives. Firstly, the Police will disseminate e-newsletter on crime and security-related information to retailers. This e-newsletter will also update retailers on the latest crime trends and statistics, share good crime prevention and security practices. The other initiative is a red-teaming exercise conducted jointly by the Police and the retail management. These exercises aim to test the effectiveness of the stores’ security features and the vigilance of the duty staff. Following these exercises, the Police will hold a review with the retail management to reinforce the learning points.
Opening Address by GOH for the event, Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC and Member, Government Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Law
From left to right: Mr John Hirst (Assistant Director, Industry and International Affairs, Singapore Retail Association), Mdm Rahayu Mahzam (Member of Parliament for Jurong GRC and Member, Government Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Law) and Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police, Arthur Law (Commander, Central Division) launching the Central Division Retail Watch Group
Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police Arthur Law sharing some of our crime prevention efforts with Mdm Rahayu Mahzam
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 January 2016 @ 4:00 PM