Event: Singapore Police Force Scholarship Tea Session

The 15th of December was the Singapore Police Force Scholarship Tea Session at the Police Cantonment Complex. When we reached there, it was just as my friends said, they wouldnt start until there were enough people. But being on time pays off, as some food were prepared for us. Soon other people came, such as some of my JC mates and secondary school mates. And surprise surprise, to me that is, that i'm not the only one in golden hair. I guess wild people are everywhere.

The first part of the session was of course briefing about the details of the talk. Nothing special, i've learnt them all from the websites already. Then a Overseas Singapore Police Force Scholar (SPFOS) told us some of his experience. Well actually while he was saying his story, i kind of doze off a little. I was a little tired. And during the times when i was awake, "Zzz" appeared on my handphone, as i keyed them in... Then another officer showed us a video of his division. Cool, i felt. It was something like a typical life of a policeman. Let me recall, its something like "7.30am, checking in, receiving weapons from the armory. 8.30 briefing. 9.30 doing some checks... then 1pm sports and fun. 5pm patrols are some areas." and seriously, i thought it was going to end at 5pm, then it continued to 9pm. And then seriously again, i thought it was going to stop there, then it continued to 1am! 12am onwards were all the raids at entertainment outlets, drug busting and the likes. Totally exciting, and exhausting. It went on all the way till 7.30am again, then they "checked out". Guess they're gonna check in the next minute again.


Then we went for some sight seeing. My group went downstairs first to take a look at some equipment the SPF uses. The best part was the vehicle itself and the bullet proof vests. We were allowed to sit in it to take a photo, and i was the first person to chiong there. Lols. But unfortunately another guy beat me to it cause he was nearer. At first my friends didnt want to take a photo, but after seeing the thrill of me doing it, they wanted too. Unfortunately i cant say that i handed the camera to the right person... Just compare the photos below later. There were all taken by me, except when i appeared in it.


Then we went to the armory to take a look at the weapons. The Taser, Taurus Revolver, the baton, and the shotgun. Learnt a little about the procedures of handling weapons and when to use them. Then we went into a room to learn more about the Taser and saw a demostration on using it. Its really cool how professional the officer sounded. "Sir! Please comply with us and stay down!" Then if he doesnt comply, "Sir! If you still do not comply with us then we will be forced to use the Taser on you!" If he still doesnt comply, BANG! ZAP! Totally cool. Too bad we didnt get to touch it.


After that we got to eat again. Haha. They said there will be a Q and A session, we didnt know that the session is on going as we eat. The police lanyard they gave is cool as well. Hmm, i sure am interested in the weapons, but you wont get to use them often in Singapore. Not everyday, not once a week, and i'm pretty sure not even once a month or even once half a year especially for the Taser.

Compare how i look with Edwin, the vest is way oversized for me

Clear and nice photo

Cool and accurate photo

This is what happens when the cameraman is inexperienced, and it has nothing to do with me being ugly