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For Inspector (Insp) (NS) Jason Chua, each weekday begins in the classroom. As a former Prosecutor and Assistant Registrar, he draws on his legal experience to lecture law and management students at Temasek Polytechnic’s (TP) School of Business. “It’s very fulfilling to have the privilege of moulding the next generation of learners and potential legal professionals,” he says.
Yet, teaching is only half the story of his remarkable dual career.
Since 2012, he’s also served with distinction as a Police National Service (PNS) officer. This parallel commitment embodies his strong conviction in both education and national security.
For him, there is no split identity, just one life shaped by responsibility and a drive to contribute to society. He moves between his two roles seamlessly, applying the skills he hones as an educator to serve with dedication and lead with purpose.
A Beginning in Blue
Insp (NS) Chua began as a Special Constable at Serangoon Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC), handling diverse incidents from large brawls to neighbourly disputes. Throughout his NS journey, he attended to a wide array of cases, but the 2018 Trump-Kim Summit, where he was deployed as part of President Trump’s security team, left the deepest impression.
These cumulative experiences shaped his view on national security and strengthened his resolve to continue serving. “I started out just like any other full-time PNS officer, but I soon realised the Force’s values resonated deeply with me. I enjoy seeing my work make a positive difference in the community."
His passion didn’t go unnoticed by supervisors. In 2021, he was among four PNS officers selected for the Senior Officer Conversion Course – marking the first time junior PNS officers trained alongside regular officers, demonstrating the Force’s commitment to recognising talent regardless of service category.
Now over a decade into service, he’s progressed from frontline policing to Commanding Officer (Operations Support 2) of the PNS Department (PNSD), with secondary appointments including serving as a member of the HomeTeam NS Legal Advisory Committee.
In 2025, Insp (NS) Chua’s commitment and dedication was recognised when he was named one of five PNSmen of the Year. The award recognises PNS officers who demonstrate outstanding performance, commitment and leadership during their NS.
“I’d say it comes down to being diligent and reliable,” he shares, when asked why he felt he received the honour. “I make it a point to follow through my work, and I’m always there when I’m needed.”
Standing on Ceremony
As Commanding Officer (Operations Support), Insp (NS) Chua plans events for PNS officers. One standout duty was the inaugural Sword Presentation Ceremony for PNSD in 2022, commemorating PNS officers’ promotions to senior ranks.
“It was particularly memorable,” he says. “Everything had to be done from scratch – ceremony protocol, staging arrangements, even determining where people should stand. We wanted to create a meaningful ceremony that would become a lasting tradition.”
In a poetic moment, Insp (NS) Chua also received a ceremonial sword during that ceremony. Two years later, he returned to lead the planning again, building on lessons from the inaugural event.
Beyond the Call
While most PNS officers complete the standard ten cycles, Insp (NS) Chua extended his service in 2025 under the Extended Operationally Ready National Service scheme for an additional three years.
“There’s always more to do,” he says. “As long as I can balance it with my teaching responsibilities and personal life, I’ll keep contributing.”
Close to 14 years in the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Insp (NS) Chua has witnessed the organisation’s evolution. “There are more specialised roles now, like NS Cybercrime Operators and PNSFs supporting media work. We’ve come a long way in recognising individual strengths.”
He exemplifies this approach. Drawing on his legal background, he designed and conducts disciplinary hearing training courses for SPF officers. “The Provost asked if I could conduct the training, which I was happy to take on.”
“PNS officers are increasingly recognised as strategic manpower reserves and valuable contributors to national security,” he adds. “We’ve been mobilised for major operations like the General Elections, where thousands of PNS officers played crucial roles in maintaining public security and order.”
Calm in Command
Insp (NS) Chua’s quiet confidence reveals itself in the way he leads in both his roles. His leadership approach is shaped more by attentiveness than assertion, a style heavily influenced by his role as an educator working with diverse students.
“Students today are very different from previous generations. They each come with their own unique challenges, backgrounds and learning styles. I’ve learnt to be patient and empathetic, skills I’ve acquired over my NS journey,” he says.
Insp (NS) Chua credits his mentors for shaping his leadership. One of them is Superintendent of Police Peh Eng Kiat, under whom he worked for almost four years. “He showed me what patient leadership looks like and that’s something I’ve learnt to carry forward,” he says. He also credits his first mentor from Serangoon NPC, Station Inspector Jasrianto Jasni, who showed him what effective policing should be.
Living by the Small Things
When asked how he balances his dual roles, Insp (NS) Chua shares a simple philosophy: “Do the small things well, and the big things will naturally come.”
He lives by this philosophy in classrooms and ceremonies, meetings and missions. It hasn’t always been easy, requiring careful time management and occasional sacrifices, but he’s grateful for support: “I've been blessed to have tremendous support from my family at home and from the dedicated teams I work with in both my teaching and police roles.”
More than a decade serving faithfully with the SPF, Insp (NS) Chua continues to live his double life. Not by switching hats, but by wearing both with purpose.
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