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SSWGs are clustered based on geographical proximity. Buildings that are geographically isolated from other buildings are grouped with the SSWG cluster closest to them, so that the benefits of networking and pooling of resources can be reaped.

SSWGs are formed by individual Neighbourhood Police Centres (NPCs), comprising buildings under the jurisdiction of the NPC. For businesses with multiple premises, each individual premises could be members of different SSWGs, since each business site would have security and target hardening concerns unique to its location.

Once a SSWG is formed, a committee will be formed where representatives of each building are either the building owners or managing agents who are in-charge of the overall security and management of the premises. Representatives should not be at such a senior level that they do not have any knowledge on the day-to-day running of the building. Key tenants of some of the premises are also invited to be part of the SSWG committee.

Every SSWG has a SSWG Police Liaison Officer (PLO) assigned to work with the building management and security personnel of the building as well as the major tenants.

Networking with Neighbouring Buildings and the Police

SSWGs serve as platforms for building managers/owners and security personnel to work together with the Police for local threat assessment and security enhancement, as well as improved coordination during any emergency situation. Through knowledge sharing, sharing of best practices and pooling of resources, the SSWGs can effectively harden their members’ buildings against terrorist threats. The SSWGs also serve as a means for buildings to provide feedback to security agencies and enhance the partnership between the public and private sector in countering the terrorist threat. In addition to countering terrorism, the greater networking between the various stakeholders will also enable the SSWG members to better address crime concerns in the area.

Security Surveys

SSWG Police Liaison Officers (PLO) work with the building security managers to conduct security surveys of the building premises to identify and address security vulnerabilities. The survey is a preliminary assessment, and building management should engage professional security consultants to provide a more comprehensive level of security assessment.

The SSWG, comprising representatives of SSWG member buildings, meet regularly to discuss and share safety and security concerns. SPF and SCDF also organize training, seminar or workshops where industry speakers and relevant agencies brief the SSWG members on relevant topics such as building safety and security, business continuity planning, and sharing of best practices.

If you are a building manager/owner, please contact your nearest Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) to register your interest.

If you are a tenant within a building, please contact your building management to find out how you can participate in SSWG activities. If your building is currently not a SSWG member building, please encourage your building management to participate in the scheme. There is no membership fee to participate in the SSWG Scheme.