A singular commitment to keeping Singapore safe and secure – Transfer of Vigilante Corps officers to the Special Constabulary.
By: Seah Hwee Khan
A ceremony to commemorate the transfer of Vigilante Corps (VC) officers to the Special Constabulary (SC) was held on 22 September 2022. The event drew to a close the VC National Service (NS) scheme, which was incorporated into Singapore’s NS scheme in 1967.
The change allows Police NS VC officers to perform a greater variety of policing duties, as full-fledged Police officers. As Deputy Commissioner of Police (Policy) Jerry See noted at the ceremony, it will also “make the National Service experience more enriching and fulfilling.”
Acknowledging the vital role that VC (NS) officers have played over the decades, he thanked them for their contributions.
A Proud 55-Year History
The VC traces its roots to the 1940s when volunteer groups were formed to prevent crime. In May 1964, the Government set up a network of volunteers to help the Singapore Police Force (SPF) guard key installations and protect public areas. In 1967, the VC Act was passed, incorporating the VC into Singapore’s NS scheme.
During its early years, the VC comprised National Servicemen and volunteers. Their main duties were to assist the Police in maintaining public order, preventing crime and apprehending offenders. In 1981, the VC came under the command of the SPF.
While the VC (NS) scheme has closed, the commemoration ceremony also marks a new beginning for officers in blue. Together, we’ll continue to keep Singapore safe and secure!
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