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Senior Minister (SM) Lee Hsien Loong visited Central Police Division on 13 April 2026 to observe how the Singapore Police Force (SPF) leverages the latest technology developed by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) in its daily operations.
Tech for Frontline Policing
In a demonstration of how technology continues to transform frontline policing, an officer from Bukit Merah East Neighbourhood Police Centre showed how he draws and returns equipment through the Automated Equipping System (AES).
The AES uses weight sensors with Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to issue and receive police equipment. This enhances operational efficiency as officers can withdraw and return equipment simultaneously. They no longer need to queue up to collect their equipment manually, saving time and manpower.
SM Lee was introduced to the Next Generation Fast Response Car (NGFRC) used for patrols. The NGFRC is equipped with features such as the Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and the Integrated Vehicle Video Recording System (IVVRS).
The ANPR detects vehicles of interest within seconds, allowing officers to focus on other important tasks. The IVVRS provides live streaming of high-resolution video footage to the Police Operations Command Centre for better sensemaking and incident management.
To protect public spaces from aerial threats, the SPF has a counter-drone system to disrupt the control signals of unauthorised drones entering our airspace. At a showcase at the Police Cantonment Complex Auditorium Foyer, SM Lee handled a drone jammer gun that cuts off communication between the errant drone and its controller simply by pressing a button.
The Police also shared about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, used to support operations. The Aerial Response Team pilots these UAVs and they can be activated round-the-clock to respond to incidents islandwide.
All Geared Up
SM Lee was briefed on the Body Worn Camera (BWC) 2.0 that all Ground Response (GRF) officers are equipped with. It provides a first-person view of the ground situation for effective incident management.
SM Lee also learned how Investigation Officers (IOs) enhance their investigative processes through the CRIMES 3 Investigator Copilot. This utilises Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate Brief Notes and identifies key information that might be missing for follow-up action.
In addition, IOs can use the Mobile Crime Scene Investigation app to record digital statements on-the-go on their SPF Smartphones.
Community Ties
Technology has transformed the way our officers engage with the public. The Community Partnership Department showcased the Community Outreach budDY (CODY), a robot that shares Police-related information through interactive videos and quizzes.
SM Lee was also introduced to the Digital Mobile Kiosk, which uses AI to detect the age groups of passers-by and displays round-the-clock crime prevention content at HDB void decks.
Towards the end of his visit, SM Lee met with frontline officers who shared their policing experiences and how tech tools have enhanced their operational efficiency and effectiveness. SM Lee signed a guestbook and thanked the officers for helping to keep Singapore safe and secure.
