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As the Commander of the Protective Security Command (ProCom), Assistant Commissioner of Police (AC) Victor Ho speaks with quiet authority - each word deliberate; measured; and purposeful.
When he joined the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in 1999 after graduating from National Technological University, he was driven by these same qualities: “I just couldn’t see myself doing a desk-bound job.”
Beginnings
This sense of purpose was evident from his earliest days as a student, when he was an avid athlete. From Tiong Bahru Primary School to Chinese High School and later Hwa Chong Junior College. AC Ho represented his school in softball and football. These sporting pursuits taught him the importance of discipline and teamwork, both of which would be vital in his career as a Police officer.
During AC Ho’s Senior Officer Basic Course, he enjoyed the leadership training phase in Nepal immensely as it was really a great opportunity to reflect on his resilience and leadership under challenging circumstances.
After completing his training, AC Ho was posted to Tanglin Police Division as an Investigation Officer. Working on crime scenes and meeting victims to record statements gave him a broader understanding of the challenges of frontline operations. “It widened my perspective of what policing is all about,” he reflects.
A Changed Perspective
Following a series of operational and staff appointments, in 2016, AC Ho was appointed Deputy Commander of the Police Operations Command Centre (POCC). This was a period of rapid technological transformation at the POCC, with new systems being deployed to support round-the-clock frontline operations.
During this period, AC Ho remained committed to making sure that POCC officers received the support they needed, to better serve the public. “While technology was at the forefront of the POCC’s transformation, my priority was to put people first,” he explains. “The human equation is always the most important.”
Another memorable posting for AC Ho came in 2018 when he joined the Police Security Command (SecCom) as Deputy Commander and he got to appreciate the devotion to duty exhibited by the SecCom officers and the challenges in personal protection during overseas operations. A secondment with the Joint Operations Group of the Ministry of Home Affairs further broadened his understanding of how public agencies can work together to ensure Singapore’s security.
Taking Command at ProCom
In October 2024, AC Ho took on the role of Commander of ProCom, returning to the frontline operational focus he’d sought when he first joined the Force. At ProCom, he takes the lead in coordinating security responses and managing the protection of strategic locations.
As Commander, he continues to tap on tech tools to enhance policing. In June 2025, ProCom launched its Strategic Location Response deployment, equipping ProCom officers with drones and counter-drone systems to better protect strategic locations and events.
Leading with Trust
Ask AC Ho about his hardest decisions as Commander and he’ll steer you towards a subject that’s more important to him. “I prefer to talk about difficult decisions, as the hardest may not have come yet,” he explains. “This job is a marathon, not a sprint.”
To make the best decisions as a leader, AC Ho relies on a consultative approach, to foster trust among his officers. “I don’t have the best answer to every problem,” he says. “We must have the humility to ask others for their views and accept feedback, even if it’s not music to our ears. Officers need to be assured that we mean what we say.”
To younger officers eyeing leadership roles, AC Ho’s advice is simple: We must ensure no officer gets left behind as we achieve our mission. “Leadership is a huge responsibility,” he emphasises. “We must be prepared to serve others as the duty of care is enormous.”
He also encourages officers to learn from the best across different postings. “Watch how our leaders handle difficult moments – there’s always something to learn, and something we can do better,” he says. “Reflecting on this is what helps us to grow!”
