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STAFF DEPARTMENTS

SPECIALIST STAFF DEPARTMENTS

SPECIALIST AND LINE UNITS

 

INTRODUCTION

The Centre for Protective Security (CPS) was formed to consolidate capabilities and functions to support the implementation of Infrastructure Protection and Security Industry Transformation. CPS brings together relevant regulatory, operational and technical expertise across different Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) units to enable a co-ordinated approach to strengthening Singapore’s protective security landscape.

CPS provides protective security training and advisories to stakeholders and manage key security programmes like Red Teaming and TOPSIS (Threat Oriented Persons Screening Integrated System) to enhance the overall capability of Home Team Departments, home-front agencies and key stakeholders.

 

MISSION

To enhance the protective security standards in Singapore so as to ensure Singapore’s safety and security. We do this by implementing the Infrastructure Protection Act, transforming the security industry and building protective security capabilities.

 

ROLES/FUNCTIONS

CPS’s main roles are:

  1. Infrastructure Protection Regulation

    Administer Security-By-Design (SBD) and Protected Areas/Protected Places (PA/PP) operations as part of the Infrastructure Protection Act implementation, including assessment and approval of security plans, inspection frameworks, enforcement and investigation.

  2. Training and Capability Development

    Coordinate industry training and development for the security industry (including implementing the Specialist Diploma for Security Consultants in collaboration with the Security Industry Institute). CPS also provides protective security training and capability development for the Home Team, home-front agencies and key stakeholders.

  3. Guidelines and Standards

    Develop protective security guidelines and standards by working with Home Team Departments and industry partners.

  4. Productivity and Technology

    Collaborate with the security industry to support innovation and adoption of technology to improve both productivity and security outcomes.

  5. Outcome-based Contracting

    Engage with public and private sector buyers to roll out outcome-based contracting for procurement of security services.

 

CONTACT DETAILS

Address: 

391 New Bridge Road Police Cantonment Complex Block D Level 2 Singapore 088762

Secondary address: Home Team Academy, 501 Old Choa Chu Kang Road Singapore 698928

Email: spf_cps@spf.gov.sg

 

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