National Police Cadet Corps

National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) 

The National Police Cadet Corps (NPCC) is one of the longest standing uniformed organisations offered to youths in Secondary Schools in Singapore. The organisation is supported by both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Home Affairs. Established in 1959, our cadets are exposed to opportunities to play a part in Singapore’s crime prevention efforts through law enforcement knowledge to build a safe and secure society. NPCC is determined and endeavours to develop our members to be active citizens and community leaders, by working in partnership with the Singapore Police Force to fight crime and keep Singapore safe. 

Cadets engage in various activities during CCA sessions, which comprise physical training, recreational training, outdoor camps, drills training, police knowledge related courses, and marksmanship training. Through these activities, cadets can strengthen their self-discipline and teamwork, gaining insight of the operations of work in the Singapore Police Force and also adopt some crime prevention strategies to prevent and detect crimes. 

Journey of Personal and Leadership Development in Youths at GSS NPCC 

At Secondary 1, cadets are familiarised with the history of NPCC and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) through the visitation to the Police Heritage Center. They are also exposed to trainings that develop their basic campcraft and foot drill skills. Cadets will also take part in the Area Swearing-in and Area Games Day to reaffirm their acceptance into NPCC and have the opportunity to meet like-minded peers from other schools 

At Secondary 2, cadets get their first opportunity to fire a revolver at the Home Team Academy (HTA) range. Cadets will attend the Adventure Training Camp at Pulau Ubin where they are given the exposure to outdoor adventure. They consolidate and heighten their campcraft skills and will be exposed to rifle drills to prepare themselves for the annual Cadet Leader Course organised by NPCC HQ. Cadets will also take part in the Community Safety & Security Programme(CSSP), which aims to get cadets to be socially conscious, to assist in enforcing those values and beliefs through actions and take ownership of educating the school community on safety and security. 

At Secondary 3, Cadets are given opportunities to develop their leadership and mentoring skills as they will be taking over the role as cadet leaders. Cadets will work with the Community Policing Unit from Bukit Panjang Neighbourhood Police Center to conduct a public outreach at shopping centers, spreading anti-crime messages. Cadets will also be equipped with enhanced crime scene investigation skills at the HTA where simulated crime scenes are analysed with the guidance of NPCC Field Instructors.  Cadets will also participate in the Police Youth Ambassador Programme, which helps them understand the importance of taking ownership in enhancing the safety and security of the community beyond the school. This fosters social consciousness and a commitment to serving the common good. 

At Secondary 4 or 5, cadets continue to sharpen their leadership and mentoring skills through the planning of trainings and unit camp(s) for the unit, together with the teacher officers and cadet inspectors. They will also readily hand over the unit leadership responsibilities to their Secondary 3 juniors when they step down for National Examinations. 

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