Record 875 awards given out at event honouring security officers

The security landscape in Singapore has undergone significant changes and it will continue to evolve, said Mr Shawn Huang, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower.

- Zaihan Mohamed Yusof

He was speaking at the Security Association Singapore's (SAS) 11th annual Security Officers' Day Awards 2025, where the best in the industry are recognised for their professionalism.

"To stay ahead, we must continue to embrace innovation boldly. Technologies like integrated sensors, robotics, and smart surveillance are no longer just futuristic concepts, they are already transforming how security operations are delivered today," Mr Huang said at the ceremony held at Temasek Polytechnic on July 24.

To this end, the Government has worked closely with the industry to develop and refresh the Security Industry Transformation Map, he added, encouraging security agencies to harness technology to boost productivity, enhance security outcomes and add value to security officers' careers.

One of the recipients of the Job Redesign Award, senior security supervisor Muhammad Iskandar Abdullah, was cited as an example of how officers can take on new functions or to add value to the roles of others by the use of technology.

Said Mr Huang: "Officer Iskandar incorporated centralised live monitoring and virtual patrols that allow officers to supervise multiple sites in real time, thereby increasing site surveillance coverage and enabling immediate incident escalation."