Protected Areas / Protected Places (PA/PP) are premises where special measures are needed to control the movement and conduct of persons for public safety and security reasons. PA/PP are declared by the Minister for Home Affairs, upon the successful application by the owner or occupier of the premises.
The difference between a PA and a PP is as follows:
The Police have reviewed and updated the design of the PA/PP signs in May 2023. During the transition period until May 2028, the public may come across either version at PA/PPs.
Enhanced Powers for PA/PP
Prohibition of Photography/Filming
Photography/videography of a PA/PP is not allowed without the owner's permission. Please approach the owners to seek their permission before taking photos/videos of the PA/PP. For information on PA/PPs that do not grant broad-based permission for photography from the outside and their respective points of contact, please refer to the References and Application Forms section below.
Enhanced Powers in the Surrounding Areas of PA/PP
Guards may:
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Request for identification
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Direct persons to leave
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Inspect belongings and vehicles for dangerous items
Information for Authorities of PA/PP
Authorities of PA/PP are to ensure that adequate notices are displayed prominently at their premises. In addition, Authorities of PP are required to put in place adequate security measures to prevent unauthorised entry.
Only authorised officers can exercise the powers related to PA/PP under the Infrastructure Protection Act. Please ensure that only authorised officers are deployed at the PA/PP.
Please refer to the References and Application Forms section below for:
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Guide on PA/PP
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Specifications of ‘PA/PP’, ‘Powers in the Surrounding Area’, and 'No Unauthorised Photography’ signs
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Application for PA/PP and enhanced powers
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Application for authorised officers
A list of downloadable resources can be found below.
References and Application Forms
| S/N | References | Links |
| 1 | Guide on Protected Area / Protected Place |
PDF/303KB |
| 2 | Specifications of the 'Protected Area / Protected Place' sign |
PDF/472KB |
| 3 | Specifications of the 'Powers in the Surrounding Area' sign |
PDF/318KB |
| 4 | Specifications of the 'No Unauthorised Photography' sign |
PDF/350KB |
| 5 | List of Protected Areas / Protected Places with photography prohibitions |
go.gov.sg/locations-photographyprohibition |
| 6 |
WSQ Approved Training Organisations |
PDF/40KB |
| S/N | Application Forms | Links |
| 1 | Declaration of premises as Protected Area / Protected Place |
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| 2 | Amendments for existing gazette orders of Protected Area / Protected Place |
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| 3 | Cessation of gazette orders of Protected Area / Protected Place |
Please write in to CPS via go.gov.sg/askcps with the rationale of the cessation |
| 4 | Application for enhanced powers in surrounding areas of Protected Area / Protected Place |
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| 5 | Application for Authorised Officer |
go.gov.sg/ao-application |
| 6 | Application for Designated Authorised Officer |
Please write in to CPS via go.gov.sg/askcps |
| 7 | Notification on Cessation of Authorised Officer |
go.gov.sg/ao-cessation |