The Protective Security Command (ProCom)[1] is a specialist counter-terrorist police unit of the Singapore Police Force (SPF). ProCom was formed to build up Singapore Police Force's public security capabilities and project police presence at security-sensitive locations. On 8 July 2016, the unit was commissioned.
An evolving public security landscape and the changing demographics of Singapore created the impetus for the transformation of the Key Installations Command (KINS) or the Police National Service Key Installations Command (PNS KINS),[2] which was originally established in October 1994.[3] KINS was once part of the Police National Service Department (PNSD), into ProCom, a stand-alone specialist line unit involved in Singapore Police Force's fight against terrorism.[4]
The unit has the largest group of Full-time National Servicemen (NSFs) and Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) in the SPF.[5][6]
On 8 July 2016, ProCom was formed to protect security sensitive locations all year round and to provide security coverage at key national events such as the annual National Day Parade.[7]
On 1 December 2017, In-Situ Reaction Teams (IRTs) were formed as an elite unit within the command to complement existing Ground Response Force teams and Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) as a "Wave 0" response to terror attacks.[8] They are deployed in popular areas across Singapore such as Orchard Road and Marina Bay.
In July 2020, ProCom officers were deployed to ensure the safety of voters at polling centres island-wide during the 2020 Singaporean general elections. The Public Security Engagement Group (PSEG) was established within the unit on February 2021.[9]
On 1 January 2023, ProCom took over Ops Bacinet, replacing the SAF soldiers who patrolled at the airport. Given ProCom's capabilities as a paramilitary unit, ProCom will eventually take control of Singapore's entire Ops Bacinet - providing round the clock surveillance and support at the entirety of Singapore's Changi Airport. Ops Bacinet has officially been renamed to Ops Stinger.
Manpower & equipmentedit
ProCom draws its manpower from regular police officers, as well as conscripted Full-Time National Servicemen (NSF) resources. All officers are trained to use the Heckler & Koch MP5 sub-machine gun and the M4 carbine in addition to the standard Taurus Model 85 revolver, although the Taurus revolver was phased out by Glock 19 as the new sidearm.[5][10]
ProCom is considering adopting robots and ground sensors to assist them in field operations.[11]
They are easily distinguishable by their SPF beige berets and donning of sunglasses.[5]
Trainingedit
Prospective ProCom officers must complete a five-week Protective Security Basic Course in urban warfare tactics, including marching with full load combat gear.[5][11]
ProCom officers who wish to join the IRT must complete an intensive three-week training on operating high-powered firearms and learning specialised combat tactics.[12] The IRT's role is to deter, detect and respond to any public security incidents within their area of operations. They perform patrols at designated locations with high footfall to keep Singapore safe and secure.[13]
Operationsedit
ProCom officers currently operate in groups of at least 4 officers and are deployed across the island.
They have four main functions: Strategic Location Protection (SLP), In-Situ Reaction Teams (IRT), Event Security (ES), and Protection of Installations (POI).[4]
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Protective Security Command news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message 1 19 34 88 N 103 53 26 63 E 1 3263556 N 103 8907306 E 1 3263556 103 8907306Protective Security CommandAbbreviationProComMotto Protect and Prevail Agency overviewFormed8 July 2016 PresentLegal personalityPolice ForceJurisdictional structureOperations jurisdictionSingaporeGoverning bodySingapore Police ForceGeneral natureCivilian policeOperational structureHeadquarters300 Ulu Pandan RoadThe Protective Security Command ProCom 1 is a specialist counter terrorist police unit of the Singapore Police Force SPF ProCom was formed to build up Singapore Police Force s public security capabilities and project police presence at security sensitive locations On 8 July 2016 the unit was commissioned An evolving public security landscape and the changing demographics of Singapore created the impetus for the transformation of the Key Installations Command KINS or the Police National Service Key Installations Command PNS KINS 2 which was originally established in October 1994 3 KINS was once part of the Police National Service Department PNSD into ProCom a stand alone specialist line unit involved in Singapore Police Force s fight against terrorism 4 The unit has the largest group of Full time National Servicemen NSFs and Operationally Ready National Servicemen NSmen in the SPF 5 6 Contents 1 History 2 Manpower amp equipment 3 Training 4 Operations 5 ReferencesHistory editOn 8 July 2016 ProCom was formed to protect security sensitive locations all year round and to provide security coverage at key national events such as the annual National Day Parade 7 On 1 December 2017 In Situ Reaction Teams IRTs were formed as an elite unit within the command to complement existing Ground Response Force teams and Emergency Response Teams ERTs as a Wave 0 response to terror attacks 8 They are deployed in popular areas across Singapore such as Orchard Road and Marina Bay In July 2020 ProCom officers were deployed to ensure the safety of voters at polling centres island wide during the 2020 Singaporean general elections The Public Security Engagement Group PSEG was established within the unit on February 2021 9 On 1 January 2023 ProCom took over Ops Bacinet replacing the SAF soldiers who patrolled at the airport Given ProCom s capabilities as a paramilitary unit ProCom will eventually take control of Singapore s entire Ops Bacinet providing round the clock surveillance and support at the entirety of Singapore s Changi Airport Ops Bacinet has officially been renamed to Ops Stinger Manpower amp equipment editProCom draws its manpower from regular police officers as well as conscripted Full Time National Servicemen NSF resources All officers are trained to use the Heckler amp Koch MP5 sub machine gun and the M4 carbine in addition to the standard Taurus Model 85 revolver although the Taurus revolver was phased out by Glock 19 as the new sidearm 5 10 ProCom is considering adopting robots and ground sensors to assist them in field operations 11 They are easily distinguishable by their SPF beige berets and donning of sunglasses 5 Training editProspective ProCom officers must complete a five week Protective Security Basic Course in urban warfare tactics including marching with full load combat gear 5 11 ProCom officers who wish to join the IRT must complete an intensive three week training on operating high powered firearms and learning specialised combat tactics 12 The IRT s role is to deter detect and respond to any public security incidents within their area of operations They perform patrols at designated locations with high footfall to keep Singapore safe and secure 13 Operations editProCom officers currently operate in groups of at least 4 officers and are deployed across the island They have four main functions Strategic Location Protection SLP In Situ Reaction Teams IRT Event Security ES and Protection of Installations POI 4 References edit https www scdf gov sg docs default source scdf library publications publications everyday guardians pdf https www nas gov sg archivesonline data pdfdoc 2004032301 htm Police Life Issue 6 June 2017 page 3 a b NS in ProCom Big Responsibilities Even Bigger Leadership Roles www mha gov sg Retrieved 2020 07 06 a b c d https www channelnewsasia com singapore police counterterrorism nsf procom 2389826 Police Life Issue 2 March 2022 page 16 Police Life Issue 2 March 2022 page 16 hermesauto 2017 12 15 New quick response counter terrorism teams deployed in areas with high human traffic The Straits Times Retrieved 2020 07 06 Police Life Issue 2 March 2022 page 20 Police Life Issue 2 March 2022 page 21 a b https www straitstimes com singapore police specialist unit to work with public sector to harden security against terror attacks Police Life Issue 2 March 2022 page 20 Police Life Protect and Prevail On the Frontline with the IRT from ProCom Singapore Police Force Retrieved 2023 08 29 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Protective Security Command amp oldid 1187972930, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
