Measures to Ensure Safety of Police Officers in Light of Attack Using Improvised Flamethrower

Mr Christopher de Souza asked the Minister for Home Affairs in light of an incident involving an attack on police officers using improvised flamethrower in November 2024, what is being done to equip and protect police officers to deter targeted attacks on them.

The Singapore Police Force continuously reviews the training, procedures and equipment of our officers to ensure that they can carry out their duties safely.

Police officers are empowered to use force, so as to contain situations where there is danger to life, including to protect themselves. They are trained in and equipped with various force options, such as contact tactics, batons, tasers and firearms. These options will be deployed by the officers in a manner that is proportional to the perceived threat.