The Singapore Police Force (SPF), supported by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the People’s Association (PA) will be conducting an islandwide counter-terrorism exercise from 17 to 18 October 2016. This exercise is part of ongoing efforts by the Home Team and SAF to test and validate Singapore’s multi-agency response plan in the event of terrorist attacks. The exercise also serves to raise public awareness on the current threat landscape and encourage continued vigilance from members of the public.
The exercise will be conducted in two phases:
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Phase |
Exercise Date |
Exercise Timing |
|
1 |
17 October 2016 |
10am to 10pm |
|
2 |
17 to 18 October 2016 |
10pm to 4am |
In Phase 1, officers from the SPF and the SAF will be conducting joint patrols at public places such as MRT stations and bus interchanges, while officers from the ICA and the SAF will be conducting joint patrols at the land checkpoints. Members of the public can expect a heightened visibility of SPF, ICA and SAF officers during the exercise.
In Phase 2, blanks, thunder flashes, and smoke simulators will be used at various locations. Members of the public are advised not to be alarmed. ‘Exercise-In-Progress’ signage will be placed prominently at exercise venues throughout the exercise. To facilitate the conduct of the exercise, cordons will be set up within the exercise venues.
During the exercise, the following roads will be closed to all vehicular traffic, except authorised SPF, SAF and emergency vehicles:
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No |
Roads Affected |
Period of Closure |
|
1 |
Tampines Central 5 |
From 11pm on 17 October 2016 (Monday) to 4am on 18 October 2016 (Tuesday) |
|
2 |
Bishan Place |
Parking restrictions along the peripheral roads will be strictly enforced. Vehicles parked indiscriminately or causing obstruction will be towed away.
Members of the public may call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 if they have further queries.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
15 October 2016 @ 5:30 PM