SPF Deputy Assistant Commissioner@ 34 years old

[Charlie99]

I know this question directed at GD. But may I answer. If I were the commander, I will order to shoot to kill every living thing that slithered that night.

Perhaps, not shoot, but either use tear gas and/or baton to "beat them off or away"

 

[Charlie99]

There's a guy slightly older and SAC already. Supposedly next CP. Lau Peet Meng.

It looks like LPM has many of the qualities of a good leader, commander and diplomat.

http://forums.vr-zone.com/chit-chat...-central-police-divisions-youngest-chief.html

THE police's central division has a new commander, and he is its youngest ever.

At 32, Superintendent Lau Peet Meng has been handed command of the key Central Police Division, which ensures security in the high-value civic and financial district.

'It is a heavy responsibility,' Supt Lau told The Straits Times, explaining that traditionally, the commander of the division - code-named Alpha - tended to be more 'seasoned and experienced'.

The man who has handed over the baton is confident that the former police overseas scholarship holder's wide exposure, quick mind and genial people skills will help him prove his mettle.

At the change-of-command ceremony yesterday, Assistant Commissioner Raymond Khoo, 46, said: 'He's capable, there's no doubt about it.'

Supt Lau was AC Khoo's deputy at the division for the past six months. AC Khoo described Supt Lau as 'energetic and passionate'.

He added: 'The past six months showed his ability to think things through well.

'Age is not a concern...He already has rich experience and exposure, which will serve him well as commander.'

With over 13 years of service, Supt Lau has already landed key police postings, such as head of operations at the Tanglin Police Division, as well as 'outside' ones - at the Education and Foreign ministries.

In October 2001, he was sent to New York City on a nine-month Foreign Ministry secondment, one month after the Sept11 terror attacks. There, he was Singapore's first secretary to the United Nations Security Council, and oversaw counter-terrorism issues.

Supt Lau said: 'It helped me understand how countries worked together to fight terrorism, and how they dealt with crime, safety and other homeland security issues.

'That's useful background for work in my division.'

Central Police Division, one of the smallest but busiest divisions, has financial and commercial headquarters, and some 60 per cent of Singapore's five- and six-star hotels.

Supt Lau also oversees the most number of public entertainment outlets, compared to the other five land divisions.

During the interview, just before the change of command yesterday, Supt Lau came across as someone who would pursue his goals doggedly, even taking the less well-trodden path.

In 1994, with choices available, he picked the police scholarship because he wanted to 'deal with real people and real-life situations'.

Chasing his passion led him to read political science and international studies at top American university Yale.

'It was a natural choice. I wanted to understand how people come together to form societies and nations,' the father of two young boys said.

AC Khoo added another insight into his successor: 'He will bring in new ideas by asking 'Why not?''

The downtown area's rapid changes will call for new approaches to policing.

Key events ahead include the development of Marina Bay, which, over the next few years, will see the completion of another financial centre, several luxury residential towers and an integrated resort.

Then there are upcoming high-security events, such as the 2009 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum, during which many heads of states are expected, and annual events such as the New Year countdown.

The recent countdown saw an estimated 250,000 revellers, including foreigners. Supt Lau already has ideas on such matters. One is signing up his officers for foreign language classes.

The resident of Spottiswoode Park - just 10 minutes' walk from his Police Cantonment Complex office - walks to work. 'So if I spot any crime trends, I'll be sure to tell my guys,' he joked.

Meanwhile, AC Khoo will become the director of a new department in the Home Affairs Ministry, the Joint Logistics Department. In his 27 years of service, he has held several key posts, including director of the logistics department and commander of Bedok Police Division.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Free/Sto...ry_192622.html

 

[steffychun]

It looks like LPM has many of the qualities of a good leader, commander and diplomat.

http://forums.vr-zone.com/chit-chat...-central-police-divisions-youngest-chief.html

THE police's central division has a new commander, and he is its youngest ever.

At 32, Superintendent Lau Peet Meng has been handed command of the key Central Police Division, which ensures security in the high-value civic and financial district.

'It is a heavy responsibility,' Supt Lau told The Straits Times, explaining that traditionally, the commander of the division - code-named Alpha - tended to be more 'seasoned and experienced'.

The man who has handed over the baton is confident that the former police overseas scholarship holder's wide exposure, quick mind and genial people skills will help him prove his mettle.

At the change-of-command ceremony yesterday, Assistant Commissioner Raymond Khoo, 46, said: 'He's capable, there's no doubt about it.'

Supt Lau was AC Khoo's deputy at the division for the past six months. AC Khoo described Supt Lau as 'energetic and passionate'.

He added: 'The past six months showed his ability to think things through well.

'Age is not a concern...He already has rich experience and exposure, which will serve him well as commander.'

With over 13 years of service, Supt Lau has already landed key police postings, such as head of operations at the Tanglin Police Division, as well as 'outside' ones - at the Education and Foreign ministries.

In October 2001, he was sent to New York City on a nine-month Foreign Ministry secondment, one month after the Sept11 terror attacks. There, he was Singapore's first secretary to the United Nations Security Council, and oversaw counter-terrorism issues.

Supt Lau said: 'It helped me understand how countries worked together to fight terrorism, and how they dealt with crime, safety and other homeland security issues.

'That's useful background for work in my division.'

Central Police Division, one of the smallest but busiest divisions, has financial and commercial headquarters, and some 60 per cent of Singapore's five- and six-star hotels.

Supt Lau also oversees the most number of public entertainment outlets, compared to the other five land divisions.

During the interview, just before the change of command yesterday, Supt Lau came across as someone who would pursue his goals doggedly, even taking the less well-trodden path.

In 1994, with choices available, he picked the police scholarship because he wanted to 'deal with real people and real-life situations'.

Chasing his passion led him to read political science and international studies at top American university Yale.

'It was a natural choice. I wanted to understand how people come together to form societies and nations,' the father of two young boys said.

AC Khoo added another insight into his successor: 'He will bring in new ideas by asking 'Why not?''

The downtown area's rapid changes will call for new approaches to policing.

Key events ahead include the development of Marina Bay, which, over the next few years, will see the completion of another financial centre, several luxury residential towers and an integrated resort.

Then there are upcoming high-security events, such as the 2009 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum, during which many heads of states are expected, and annual events such as the New Year countdown.

The recent countdown saw an estimated 250,000 revellers, including foreigners. Supt Lau already has ideas on such matters. One is signing up his officers for foreign language classes.

The resident of Spottiswoode Park - just 10 minutes' walk from his Police Cantonment Complex office - walks to work. 'So if I spot any crime trends, I'll be sure to tell my guys,' he joked.

Meanwhile, AC Khoo will become the director of a new department in the Home Affairs Ministry, the Joint Logistics Department. In his 27 years of service, he has held several key posts, including director of the logistics department and commander of Bedok Police Division.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/Free/Sto...ry_192622.html

No where in the world do you have police officers sent to foreign ministries except Singapore.

But LPM is a tinge better than the normal Scholars like Kee Chiu.

 

[winnipegjets]

No where in the world do you have police officers sent to foreign ministries except Singapore.

But LPM is a tinge better than the normal Scholars like Kee Chiu.

He was on a paid vacation, the secondment excuse is used to justify the government paying for it. Scholars are to be treated like god's gift to sinkapore.

 

[winnipegjets]

actually friend these are British police ranks. The difference is the Brits know how to fight crime.

We threw out the British judicial system, why not this ambiguous ranking system?

 

[winnipegjets]

actually friend these are British police ranks. The difference is the Brits know how to fight crime.

British Police Ranks (in order of progression)
Inspector > Chief Inspector > Superintendant > Chief Superintendant > Commander > Deputy Assistant Comissioner > Assistant Commissioner > Deputy Commissioner > Commissioner

SPF Ranks
Inspector > Assistant Superintendant > Deputy Superintendant > Superintendant > Deputy Assistant Commissioner > Assistant Commissioner > Senior Assistant Commissioner > Deputy Comissioner > Commissioner

SPF ranks is so convoluted compared to the Brit's. Another bastardization that went awry.

 

[Charlie99]

No where in the world do you have police officers sent to foreign ministries except Singapore.

But LPM is a tinge better than the normal Scholars like Kee Chiu.

It should be Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rather than what is reported as "nine-month Foreign Ministry secondment"

It is similar to a SAF officer's posting as a Military or Defence Attache (some sort of diplomatic posting).

 

[winnipegjets]

It should be Ministry of Foreign Affairs, rather than what is reported as "nine-month Foreign Ministry secondment"

It is similar to a SAF officer's posting as a Military or Defence Attache (some sort of diplomatic posting).

Military attache is common. A police officer seconded to be first secretary is totally unusual. First secretary is usually an intel officer. Was this $68-million man working for the intel service?

I think he was on a tax-paid 9-month vacation. Do nothing, just show up once a week.

 

[steffychun]

Military attache is common. A police officer seconded to be first secretary is totally unusual. First secretary is usually an intel officer. Was this $68-million man working for the intel service?

I think he was on a tax-paid 9-month vacation. Do nothing, just show up once a week.

yes military attache is a military appointment under MINDEF.

 

[steffychun]

Military attache is common. A police officer seconded to be first secretary is totally unusual. First secretary is usually an intel officer. Was this $68-million man working for the intel service?

I think he was on a tax-paid 9-month vacation. Do nothing, just show up once a week.

First secretary does the main work. Ambassadors from Singapore are the ones who sleep--like SR was in Washington DC.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Military attache is common. A police officer seconded to be first secretary is totally unusual. First secretary is usually an intel officer. Was this $68-million man working for the intel service?

I think he was on a tax-paid 9-month vacation. Do nothing, just show up once a week.

Yes totally non related and uniquely sinkapoor.
I guess he did not want to do a MBA and they ran out of overseas courses for him to attend.

 

[steffychun]

who decreased my points?

 

[uglyloser]

who decreased my points?

maybe satan? Lately there has been an increase in the no of possessions cases in sg. Hehehe

 

[JiuHuKia]

A country run by scholars with no ground experience .... We are fucked!

 

[steffychun]

A country run by scholars with no ground experience .... We are fucked!

long ago lah.

 

[steffychun]

British Police Ranks (in order of progression)
Inspector > Chief Inspector > Superintendant > Chief Superintendant > Commander > Deputy Assistant Comissioner > Assistant Commissioner > Deputy Commissioner > Commissioner

SPF Ranks
Inspector > Assistant Superintendant > Deputy Superintendant > Superintendant > Deputy Assistant Commissioner > Assistant Commissioner > Senior Assistant Commissioner > Deputy Comissioner > Commissioner

SPF ranks is so convoluted compared to the Brit's. Another bastardization that went awry.

SPF keeps Chief Inspector rank for the low class Non-Coms of the SPF.

 

[The_Hypocrite]

ok devils advocate here again...lets say the officer in charge was damn gungho n he rally his men together n form a line with pistols raised. is he allowed to fire or need permission? if lets say fire the gun and wound many people..will he b charged for firing or excessive force etc? maaybe 20 shit.skins get wounded...sure some human rights asshole will say cops too abusive...so shoot also die..runaway at least cab live to fight another day..tat is if dont get charge for dereliction of duty

 

[uglyloser]

ok devils advocate here again...lets say the officer in charge was damn gungho n he rally his men together n form a line with pistols raised. is he allowed to fire or need permission? if lets say fire the gun and wound many people..will he b charged for firing or excessive force etc? maaybe 20 shit.skins get wounded...sure some human rights asshole will say cops too abusive...so shoot also die..runaway at least cab live to fight another day..tat is if dont get charge for dereliction of duty

SPF officers are empowered to open fire to prevent disorder, destruction to properties, injuries to life. They do not need to seek permission and have autonomy over this matter.

Yeah I know whether they opened fire or not, they will be condemned. All SPF officers have to be accountable to the authorities established over them, not the general public. Of course these officers' actions must be able to stand up to public scrutiny. But they should not allow public opinion to influence their professional judgement on whether the discharging of a firearm is justified.

 

[steffychun]

ok devils advocate here again...lets say the officer in charge was damn gungho n he rally his men together n form a line with pistols raised. is he allowed to fire or need permission? if lets say fire the gun and wound many people..will he b charged for firing or excessive force etc? maaybe 20 shit.skins get wounded...sure some human rights asshole will say cops too abusive...so shoot also die..runaway at least cab live to fight another day..tat is if dont get charge for dereliction of duty

The gun is for what? To act or to use? British policemen dont even carry guns and they can tackle protesters.