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When creativity joins with the beat of policing, it becomes a way to connect with the community.
For one officer at Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC), inspiration struck not from the frontlines but from a song.
Serving with Pride
Before donning the Police uniform, Station Inspector (SI) Danny Ang served as an ambulance driver with the Singapore Civil Defence Force. There, he often encountered Police officers working side by side with paramedics during emergencies. One moment left an indelible mark – a case involving a distraught individual threatening to harm himself.
“I watched how the Police officers spoke to him calmly and patiently, showing care and empathy so that the person stepped back to safety,” SI Ang recalled. “That was when I realised that policing is not just about law enforcement – it’s about saving lives through compassion.”
Inspired by their dedication, SI Ang joined the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in October 2011, serving eight years as a Ground Response Force officer before posted to the Community Policing Unit (CPU) at Bukit Batok NPC in 2020.
Keeping Communities Safe
Today, SI Ang and his team work closely with stakeholders to keep neighbourhood malls and business hubs secure. They conduct patrols, engage with residents and build trust within the community – always seeking new ways to make crime prevention messages resonate.
That creativity took centre stage in 2024 and 2025 when his team launched two original anti-shop-theft music videos. The idea? Turn everyday crime prevention into something people will remember and sing along to.
“Crime prevention posters are everywhere but people may not pay attention to them,” SI Ang shared. “But what if we make prevention more fun and memorable, like the Don Don Donki song everyone knows?”
The videos, featuring catchy tunes and humorous lyrics, became an instant hit, demonstrating a light-hearted yet effective way to remind shoppers not to take items without paying for them, even when carrying reusable bags.
What drives SI Ang is simple – helping those in need. He recounted one memorable case where he stopped a resident from falling prey to a love scam after she tried purchasing hundreds of dollars’ worth of iTunes cards: “When she realised the truth, she thanked me for having stopped her from sending her money to scammers – but what moved me most was her appreciation for our patience and care.”
At the Minister’s Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025 on 29 October 2025, SI Ang received recognition for his team’s innovative outreach. “This belongs to my entire team – from our Commanding Officer to our colleagues and partners who helped make those videos possible,” he said with pride. “If you love engaging people and want to make a difference beyond enforcement, CPU is where you can truly see the impact of your work.”
