You’ll have the opportunity to handle firearms, discover cutting-edge technologies, and meet our furry friends from the SCDF and SPF K-9 units at the event that will happen at Singapore Expo this November.
A shooting range where you can learn how to handle firearms. A Vehicle Examination booth where you can transform into a Search and Examination officer and inspect a vehicle for contraband items. These are just some of the highlights that you can expect at the upcoming Home Team Festival, which will be held from 24 to 26 November at Singapore Expo Hall 4. Admission is free.
Themed “What is your #HomeTeamStory”, this year’s festival marks 10 years since the launch of the biennial event that shines a spotlight on the 11 Home Team Departments, which work together to keep Singapore safe and secure. The event will feature four thematic zones where you can learn about the history and achievements of the Home Team, get a hands-on experience with the technology that drives it, and find out how you can play a role in supporting our Home Team officers. Here’s what to look out for.
LEARN HOW TO HANDLE A REAL WEAPON
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
Meet dedicated officers from the different Home Team Departments and get an insider’s glimpse into their work through displays and live demonstrations which will showcase some of the vehicles and technologies deployed. More adventurous souls who meet the 1.2 metre height requirement can visit the SPF/SPS Shooting Range, where they will have the opportunity to try their hand at target shooting using firearms used by Home Team officers during public order incidents or prison riots.
MEET OUR K-9 HEROES
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
It may be a little-known fact that man’s best friend plays an important role in safeguarding the nation’s security. Canines from the SCDF and SPF K-9 units are trained for frontline operations such as detection of life forms and explosives, respectively. You’ll get to meet these loyal, furry companions who will leave no stone unturned.
CATCH ACTION-PACKED PERFORMANCES AND SCREENINGS
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
Observe how the Home Team officers go about conducting their duties through an exciting live MHA Operations Demonstration. Check out the immersive theatre experience showcasing our Home Team officers in action.
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
ENJOY FUN KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
Keep your little ones occupied at the Home Team Kids Zone, where they can role-play as a Home Team officer by getting behind the wheel of Home Team-themed mini vehicles. Other activities include participating in a digital firefighting game and shooting at targets.
BE PART OF THE #HOMETEAMSTORY
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
Chat with Home Team Volunteers, whose roles range from supporting Home Team officers in law enforcement and fire-fighting, to sharing tips on how to stay drug-free and providing support for victims of crimes. Then, learn about the available Home Team scholarships and roles (both uniformed and civilian), so that you can embark on a meaningful journey to bolster the nation’s security.
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
GEEK OUT OVER TECHNOLOGY
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
The Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) deploys cutting-edge technologies — including biometrics; data science and Artificial Intelligence; robotics and information forensics — to counter ever-evolving homeland security threats. Check out a holographic theatre experience plus exhibition to learn how they empower the Home Team’s operational forces on the ground to fight crime and save lives.
WIN PRIZES AND COLLECT A TOTE BAG
Photo taken at Home Team Festival 2019
Be a sport and participate in the on-stage games segment to win prizes and be sure to pick up your limited-edition Home Team Festival tote bag at the collection booth. Additionally, don’t forget to share your love and support for the Home Team by posting your captioned photos on Instagram or TikTok with the hashtag #HTFest2023 and watch as they are flashed on the digital message wall.
HOME TEAM FESTIVAL 2023
WHERE: Singapore Expo Hall 4
WHEN: 24 – 26 November 2023
Interested in serving beyond your obligations? Consider the Volunteer Extension Scheme, which allows PNSMen who have completed their NS liability to continue serving beyond their statutory age. PNSMen (With NS liability) who have passed their statutory age of 40 years (Junior Officers) & 50 years (Senior Officers) may apply.
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