UPDATED DESIGN FOR PROTECTED AREA AND PROTECTED PLACE SIGNS FROM 15 MAY 2023
The Police have reviewed the design of the Protected Area and Protected Place (PA/PP) signs, and updated signs will be implemented over the next five years, from 15 May 2023 to 14 May 2028.
During this transition period, members of the public may come across either the current or updated signs at PAs/PPs.
Under the Infrastructure Protection Act (“IPA”), sensitive installations such as military camps and immigration checkpoints are declared as PAs/PPs.
PAs/PPs are installations that could require entry, movement and conduct of persons to be controlled for security reasons.
The IPA gives the authorities of PAs/PPs and their guards the powers to protect their premises. This includes powers to control entry and movement, conduct search of persons and property, remove persons and property, and arrest and/or stop persons by force, including through the use of arms if necessary.
Authorities of PAs/PPs are hence required to display signs at the perimeter of the PAs/PPs to indicate their boundaries and warn members of the public about the possible consequences of unauthorised entry into these premises.
The current design of the PA/PP signs dates back to 1998 under the repealed Protected Areas and Protected Places Act. It is timely to refresh the signs.
The updated design depicts an armed guard at attention position, and is more representative of the posture of guards on duty at the PAs/PPs today.
The updated sign will continue to act as a warning that force may be used against unauthorised persons. Please refer to Annex A for the current and updated signs.
Persons who intrude into PAs/PPs may also be referred to the Police for investigations.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
14 May 2023 @ 12:10 PM
Old sign
New sign
PA/PP places
PA/PP are places where special measures are needed to control the movement and conduct of persons for public safety and security reasons.
PA/PP are declared by the Minister for Home Affairs, upon the successful application by the owner.