From Nomination Day to Polling Night, officers from the Singapore Police Force were on the ground — and behind the scenes — ensuring the safety, security, and integrity of GE2025.
The smooth conduct of this year’s General Election (GE2025) was made possible by the dedication of Singapore Police Force (SPF) officers. Over the course of two eventful weeks, they were a steady presence both on the frontlines and behind the scenes. Working closely with other public agencies, they helped ensure that every stage of the election was carried out safely and efficiently.
Here’s a closer look at how officers supported GE2025 — working tirelessly across all key phases of the electoral period.
On Nomination Day, officers were deployed to the nine Nomination Centres to oversee public safety and crowd management.
Many others worked behind the scenes or stood ready to respond to any unforeseen incidents. Their presence helped maintain peace and calm as candidates submitted their nominations.
During the campaign period, the Police Elections Permit Office (PEPO) oversaw the review and approval of permits for election-related activities, such as election meetings and mobile vehicles used for campaigning.
Other SPF units working hard behind the scenes included the Police Logistics Department (PLD), which ensured that officers deployed across the island were equipped and supported logistically.
Election meetings were one of the distinct features of the campaign period, often drawing large crowds. With multiple events taking place across the island, it was crucial that onsite logistical setups were swift, coordinated, and effective.
Despite tight turnaround times, PLD officers took the lead in ensuring that infrastructure and crowd safety measures were firmly in place before each election meeting.
Throughout the campaign period, officers were on the ground at election meeting sites islandwide — managing crowds, directing traffic, and ensuring everyone’s safety.
As the crowds dispersed, officers continued managing traffic and crowd movement, minimising disruption to other road users and ensuring a smooth exit for all attendees.
Overseeing these wide-ranging operations were teams of officers stationed at Command Posts across the island.
From incident response planning to communications support, these officers ensured that all operations were tightly coordinated — with real-time monitoring and situational awareness playing a critical role
On Polling Day, over 10,000 officers — including regulars, Full-time Police National Servicemen (PNSFs), and Volunteer Special Constabulary officers — were deployed to safeguard the electoral process.
Duties began on the eve of Polling Day, with officers escorting ballot papers and securing Group Assistant Returning Officer centres. On Polling Day itself, officers escorted the ballot boxes to polling stations islandwide and remained on-site throughout the day.
From lending a hand to those who needed help to watching over proceedings, officers were present and ready from the early hours until the final ballots were counted.
Their work didn’t end there — deployments continued at assembly centres, and finally with the escort of counted ballots to the Supreme Court, where they were securely kept.
To all the men and women in blue — thank you for your unwavering service, professionalism, and dedication in ensuring a secure and orderly GE2025 for all Singaporeans.
This article was adapted from this Police Life article.
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