A recent move by
National Police Cadet Corp (NPCC) to introduce basic unarmed tactics to cadets
of its corps is therefore seen as a proactive measure on its part to deter
crime. In line with its mission to work in partnership with Singapore Police
Force (SPF) to fight crime and keep Singapore safe, NPCC reaches out to police
cadets by training them with its version of defense tactics.
Modeled from SPF's
police defense tactics, NPCC's unarmed defensive tactics adopts a passive and
defensive stance, illuminating the importance of safety in the young minds.
Resoundingly similar from the get-go, the unarmed defense tactics employs the
same call of "Move back, sir!" with every move or stance.
More interesting
for the cadets however is the impression of undergoing the same training as
regular police officers, albeit with slight modifications. Imagine the joy for
cadets who are blessed with the opportunity to get intimate with the sacred
grounds of Home Team Academy, an all familiar location for members of SPF. While
it may seem like a trivial privilege for police officers, such an experience
presented itself as a once in a lifetime opportunity for cadets.
A rite de passage
of sorts for secondary 2 cadets, 22 November 2014 marked a new chapter for
cadets hailing from various schools in Singapore. Adding to the cadets' arsenal
of skills slowly gained through their involvement in NPCC, learning unarmed
tactics from actual police officers reaffirmed their faith in SPF's capability
in protecting Singapore.
When elicited for a
response from the cadets, Diyanah of Bukit View Secondary School summed up her
experience as one that has illustrated to her the importance of maintaining
firmness and integrity for police officers on the streets. Afterall, officers
from the Singapore Police Force serve as the first line of justice for
Singapore and Singaporeans alike. Through the invaluable interaction between
SPF and NPCC, the unarmed tactics course subtly resonates Ronald Reagan's call
for unruffled minds in handling tough situations. Taking the former American
president's maxim to heart, "Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is
the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means."
Insp (NPCC) Muhammad Jailani
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