Gearing Up for Geylang Serai Bazaar- Behind the festive atmosphere is a crack team that ensures crime and mischief have no place at the bazaar.
The annual Geylang Serai Bazaar is well known for its variety of food, games and markets. It is also the place where Muslim families often visit to break fast together during Ramadan. Singapore Police Force’s Bedok Division has been actively involved in the safekeeping and policing of the bazaar area since 2001, and has been instrumental in maintaining a low crime rate.
The Geylang Serai Bazaar deployment is a unique operation as it is mainly planned and executed by Police National Servicemen (PNSmen).
The timeline shows some of the behind-the-scenes work done by the Bedok Police Division PNSmen for the deployment.
PNSmen are recalled a few weeks before the deployment to undergo refresher course training.
PNSmen report to the Geylang Serai Bazaar Command Post and get briefed on the day’s operations.
Muslim PNSmen breaking fast together at the rest area before they go on patrol.
PNSmen begin their patrol around Geylang Serai Bazaar as a team.
PNSmen are trained to be responsive and to adapt to situations.
PNSmen liaising with other agencies such as the Singapore Civil Defence Force and Auxiliary Police Officers to ensure safety and security at the Geylang Serai Bazaar.
