The Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG) was hence introduced to address this gap. With the formation of the iSSWG, Police can systematically engage selected industries on safety and security issues at a more holistic level. It also promotes the strengthening of ties between the police and industrial associations to fight crime and terrorism and enhances existing engagements for greater robustness and long-term sustainability. As industries differ in risk-vulnerability and mode of operations, the iSSWG engagements would be customised to adequately meet the needs of respective industries.
1. Why was Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG) formed?
2. What are the benefits of joining Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG)?
3. Which organisations are eligible to join the Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG) Scheme?
Any organization that belongs to any identified industries are eligible and welcome to participate in the scheme. Industries which are currently part of the Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG) scheme are:
- Chemical Industry: Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC)
- Financial Industry: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
- Hotel Industry: Singapore Hotel Association (SHA)
- Retailers’ Industry: Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA), Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) and the Federation of Merchants Associations Singapore (FMAS)
- Manufacturing Industry: Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
- Public Entertainment Industry: Singapore River One (SRO), Singapore Nightlife Business Association (SNBA)
- Online Industry: Asia Internet Coalition (AIC)
- Logistical Transport Industry: Singapore Transport Association (STA)
- Point-to-Point Transport Industry: National Private Hire Vehicles Association (NPHVA) and National Taxi Association (NTA)
- Restaurant Industry: Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS)
4. What are the activities of Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG)?
The following are examples of activities which Police have carried out with the iSSWG: · Share relevant crime statistics, concerns and preventive measures to enable iSSWG members to better protect themselves from crime;
- Share relevant information on terrorism-related activities and issues to enable iSSWG members to take up measures to heighten their alertness and protect themselves from becoming easy targets of terrorism;
- Jointly organize training, workshops or seminars to raise awareness, educate or train members on safety and security measures; and/or
- Jointly develop standards, guidelines or programmes to help members enhance their safety and security knowledge and measures.
5. How do I register my company on the Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG) Scheme?
If your company falls under one of the five industries with iSSWG established, please contact your Government Authority/Industrial Association/Council to find out about the Industry Safety and Security Watch Group (iSSWG) of your industry. There are no fees or charges imposed for registration on the iSSWG scheme.
If your company does not fall under any of the industries with an iSSWG established, you may consider signing up for the geographical-based SSWG scheme if you are a building owner.
For all other queries, please email to spf_sswg@spf.gov.sg