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Safeguarding GE 2025

Meet the Home Team officers who worked behind the scenes and on the ground to secure one of Singapore’s largest national operations.

PHOTOS: SPF, Poh Jinn Yang. GRAPHIC: Amber Qua

The conclusion of this year’s General Elections (GE) marked a major milestone in Singapore’s political landscape. While voters focused on who to vote for, the Home Team worked tirelessly to ensure that the elections ran smoothly and securely.

From securing nomination centres and rally sites, to maintaining order at polling stations, HT officers played a pivotal role in safeguarding the entire electoral process. Take a look at how officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) together with the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) supported GE 2025 operations, enabling Singaporeans to vote with confidence and peace of mind.

Gearing Up for Nominations

Officers from the Police Elections Permit Office being briefed on matters such as processing permits for perambulating vehicles that broadcast election campaign messages. PHOTO: SPF

A Police officer conducting checks at a Nomination Centre before it opens. PHOTO: SPF

Officers from HTX’s Ops Systems setting up equipment at a Nomination Centre. PHOTOS: HTX

A member of HTX’s Joint ICT Infra division checks a security camera the night before Nomination Day. PHOTO: HTX

On Duty on Nomination Day

Ground Response Force officers (top) and Voluntary Special Constabulary (Community) officers (bottom) keeping a lookout within and in the vicinity of a Nomination Centre. PHOTOS: SPF

Officers from Special Operations Command being briefed. PHOTO: SPF

Officers from Protective Security Command get ready to counter potential threats from any unmanned aerial vehicles. PHOTO: SPF

Ensuring Rally Readiness

ASP Fabian Tan (left) from the Police Logistics Department coordinates with a contractor to ensure the rally site setup meets operational requirements. PHOTO: SPF

PNSFs and PNSmen work alongside regular police officers for GE-related ops. PHOTO: SPF

HTX engineers ensure that Police’s ICT and CCTV needs are met. PHOTOS: Poh Jinn Yang, HTX

Director, Operations, SAC Gregory Tan (standing, third from right) and Commander, Ang Mo Kio Police Division, AC Xie Xingmao (standing, second from left) at the Command Post of a rally site. PHOTO: Toh Rui Hao

Traffic Police officers direct the flow of vehicles and pedestrians near a rally site. PHOTOS: Toh Rui Hao

Police officers keeping a watchful eye at rally sites. PHOTOS: SPF, Toh Rui Hao, Poh Jinn Yang

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilots deploy drones to surveil rally sites, enabling officers to better respond to potential incidents on the ground. PHOTOS: Amber Qua, Toh Rui Hao

Securing Polling Day

Morning briefing to Central Division officers at Police Cantonment Complex. PHOTO: SPF

Officers from Clementi Division equipping and moving off to their respective Polling Stations. PHOTO: SPF

Officers safeguarding various Polling Stations and Assembly Centres. PHOTOS: SPF

The smooth election process was made possible by Home Team officers who meticulously planned and prepared numerous months beforehand and discharged their duties with professionalism and resolve. Working as One Home Team and with the rest of the Public Service, we were united in purpose and contributed to GE2025. Thank you, Home Team!

Written by

Amber Qua

Published

8 May 2025