Recognition for Uniformed Service Officers who Died while in Service

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs whether the Ministry will consider giving an award/grant to families of the Ministry's uniformed service officers who have died while in service since 1965, in recognition of the officers' contributions to nation-building and as part of SG50 celebrations.

Home Team officers put their lives at risk every day to protect Singapore and Singaporeans. We value and appreciate them for the important contribution that they make to keep Singapore safe and secure. We remember and honour our officers who passed away in the course of duty in several ways, such as the award of medals, posthumous promotions and ceremonial funerals. We also provide assistance and financial support to their families. We know that this will never be enough for the huge sacrifice they have made and hope that the recognition and support will be a source of comfort for their families.

The Singapore Police Force also remembers and pays tribute to its officers who have lost their lives in the service of the nation during the annual Police Day, with the observance of a minute of silence.

In our SG50 celebrations this year, we will commemorate the contributions of our officers who have lost their lives in the course of duty. The Home Team will also have a series of events to honour, thank and remember our pioneers. Our Home Team pioneers were instrumental in fighting many serious threats during our critical nation-building years – communist terrorists and assassins, violent crime, secret societies, industrial and student unrest, Konfrontasi, racial riots, drugs and major fires. They laid the foundations for the safe and secure home that we enjoy today.

Through these events, we hope that the younger and future generations of officers will be inspired by their courage, dedication to duty and sacrifice.