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On 10 October 2026, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) received the Silver Ribbon Award (Employers’ Category) for the third consecutive year at the Silver Ribbon Mental Health Awards Ceremony, held in conjunction with World Mental Health Day. Mr Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Manpower, presented awards to 57 individuals and organisations. Senior Principal Psychologist and Assistant Director of the Police Psychological Services Department (PPSD) Ms Ho Hui Fen and Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Police (DAC) Joseph Teo, Deputy Chairperson of the ParaCounsellor Committee, received the award on behalf of the SPF.
The award recognises the SPF’s efforts to raise mental health awareness, provide support and encourage officers to seek help when needed.
Building a Culture of Care
The SPF’s approach begins early in an officer’s career. New trainees go through resilience training to prepare them for the demands of policing and help them manage stress. Supervisors also attend a mental health awareness module at milestone courses to help them recognise signs of distress and support their officers.
In 2024, the SPF introduced its Framework for Wellness in Policing, focusing on physical, occupational and psychological wellness. Awareness is maintained year-round through webinars, seminars and the three-year A.S.K. PPSD Mental Health Campaign (2024 – 2026), which brings outreach sessions to every unit. The annual Wellness in Policing Month and Festival also encourage units to organise wellness activities for officers.
Launched in 2001, the SPF ParaCounselling Programme now has about 460 ParaCounsellors across units, who serve as a first touchpoint for colleagues facing personal or work-related challenges. Officers can also seek help from PPSD psychologists/counsellors through face-to-face sessions and helpline services, or access online resources such as the 24/7 Mental Health Assistant Chatbot, launched in 2025.
The SPF’s care also extends to the people it serves. Investigation officers receive victim care training to help them attend to victims’ needs and reduce the risk of re-traumatisation, and about 246 Victim Care Officers provide emotional support to victims of crime under the Victim Care Cadre Programme.
Strengthening Mental Health Support
Looking ahead, the SPF Mental Health and Wellbeing Masterplan 2026 – 2030 will guide the Force’s efforts in four areas: strengthening workplace mental health, empowering individuals, enabling early identification and intervention, and expanding access to services.
Building on existing initiatives, the Masterplan aims to foster a workplace culture where mental health is prioritised alongside physical health, and officers feel comfortable seeking help when needed.
