SPF Volunteer Network Schemes
NPCC, Citizens On Patrol,
VSC (Community) & VSC
Credit: Singapore Police Force

ABOUT CITIZENS ON PATROL (SINGAPORE)

Launched in 1999, Citizens On Patrol (COP) is one of the volunteer network schemes under the Singapore Police Force.

Similar to the more commonly known "neighbourhood watch," COP volunteers patrol their neighbourhoods and communities, alerting the police when they observe crimes in progress, or suspicious items, activities, persons, or motor vehicles.

They also play an important role in engaging the community on crime prevention measures and raising crime awareness during patrols.

THE COMMITMENT

Citizens On Patrol members are:
- Appointed for a three-year term,
- Expected to perform a minimum of 2 hours of patrol per month,
- Attached to the Neighbourhood Police Centres (NPCs) they select, and
- Responsible for patrolling the neighbourhood, disseminating crime prevention advisories and reporting suspicious items, persons, or crimes in progress to the police. 

Citizens on Patrol members don a blue vest and carry a COP ID card with them while on patrol duties.

entry requirements

- Nationality: Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Age: 17-79 years old

training requirements

COP members undergo 1.5 days of modular training conducted by the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force on the following:
1. Basic crime prevention and personal safety awareness,
2, SGSecure, and
3. Responders Plus Programme* (i.e. RPP that covers CPR-AED + Improvised First Aid Skills (IFAS) + Basic Fire Fighting).

*RPP is formerly known as the Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP)

WHAT IS COP's PrIMARY ROLE?

The Citizens on Patrol's primary role:
- To patrol (in groups of 4 members) within the neighbourhood and the Neighbourhood Police Centre's boundary
- To alert Police on suspicious activities, persons or items 
- During patrols, COP help to raise crime awareness and share crime prevention advisories

WHO CAN JOIN THE CITIZENS ON PATROL?

Citizens on Patrol is for anyone who:

- Has an interest in crime and scam prevention, and enjoys sharing crime prevention messages with others. 
- Enjoys contributing to building a stronger, safer, and more secure community through the spirit of neighborliness.
- Is keen to keep an eye on their neighbors' premises, neighborhood, and community.
- Is helpful in reporting any crimes in progress or when they spot suspicious activities or persons to the Police.

TO SIGN UP

Visit the Singapore Police Force's website and sign up with the link at the bottom of SPF's Community Volunteer page on Citizens on Patrol at: Citizens on Patrol
Alternatively, you can also sign up for Citizens on Patrol at the Volunteer.gov.sg website HERE

CITIZENS ON PATROL (SINGAPORE) LOGO

Recognising the official logo for Citizens on Patrol.
The below is a trademarked logo that belongs to the Singapore Police Force. 

FIND your nearest
SPF Neighbourhood Police Centre
supporting the Citizens On Patrol

Updated on: 20 Mar 2024

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