Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response

Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response
Active Unknown - Present
Country  Singapore
Branch Singapore Prison Service
Type Special forces
Role Domestic Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement
Size Classified
Garrison/HQ Changi Prison
Nickname(s) SPEAR

The Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response (SPEAR) is a department within the Singapore Prison Service.

SPEAR Force is a highly trained elite force that is deployed for various high risk and special operations,[1][2] such as prepared to quell any occurrence of riots or fights within the prisons.

Capability

SPEAR officers are specialised in multiple areas, which are essential to make prisons safe in an ever changing security climate, such as:

Their core functions include responding to prison contingencies and exercises, performing high risk escort duties and training prison officers in various core tactical skills.

Selection process

The selection process for suitable candidates is one of the toughest and most grueling worldwide. Modeled after elite special forces throughout the world, candidates must go through various physically and mentally demanding challenges. They must also clear a challenging and demanding obstacle course within a stipulated time. Candidates must display grit, resolve, extreme mental and physical fortitude and teamwork to pass the selection.

Equipment

SPEAR force members have access to battering rams and tools for forced entry along with the following weapons:

Pistols
Glock 19
S&W Super 9
Shotguns
Ithaca 37
Remington 870
Sub-machine guns
Heckler & Koch MP5
Assault rifles
M16 rifle
Less-than-lethal
FN 303

References

  1. ↑ "Singapore Prison Service: Trained for Tenacity, Wired with Empathy". Retrieved 2011-11-15.
  2. ↑ "Ministry of Home Affairs Singapore Prison Service". Retrieved 2011-11-15.
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