Strength of Auxiliary Police Forces

Debated in Parliament on 17 Feb 2014.

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The total strength of Singapore's auxiliary police forces is approximately 6,000 officers.
The majority of these officers are Singaporean citizens, with the rest primarily being Malaysian nationals.
The practice of employing Malaysians in auxiliary police roles began in the 1970s and continues today.

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Sylvia Lim

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs (a) what is the current total strength of the auxiliary police forces; and (b) what proportion of the total strength (in percentages and in absolute numbers) comprise Singapore citizens, permanent residents (PR) and non-PR Malaysians respectively.

Teo Chee Hean

The current total strength of the auxiliary police forces is about 6,000 officers. The majority of the officers are Singaporeans, while the others are Malaysians. The employment of Malaysians into the auxiliary police forces started in the 1970s and we have continued with this practice till today.

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Strength of Auxiliary Police Forces

Debated in Parliament on 17 Feb 2014.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The total strength of Singapore's auxiliary police forces is approximately 6,000 officers.
The majority of these officers are Singaporean citizens, with the rest primarily being Malaysian nationals.
The practice of employing Malaysians in auxiliary police roles began in the 1970s and continues today.

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Sylvia Lim

Teo Chee Hean

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Strength of Auxiliary Police Forces

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Sylvia Lim

Teo Chee Hean

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