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O u r M i s s i o n

Making Singapore Safe & Secure for all.

The Council 2

From the Chairman... 4

“Together We Can Prevent Crime” 6

- Crime Prevention Programmes

- Working Together With The Community

Auditors’ Report 15

Sub-Committees 20

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PATRON-IN-CHIEFMr Wong Kan SengMinister for Home Affairs

CHAIRMANMr Michael Yeo Chee Wee,PBM, BBM

Honorary PresidentSingapore Confederation of Industries

DirectorLim Kah Ngam Ltd

CouncilorSouthwest CDC

VICE CHAIRMANMr Tan Kian HoonDirectorEvergreat Construction Co Pte Ltd

Council member/Immediate Past PresidentSingapore Contractors Association Ltd

Deputy ChairmanBuilding and Construction Authority

MEMBERMr Lim Chuan Poh, PPA (P)

Executive Vice President(Corporate Business)Singapore Telecommunications Ltd

MEMBERMr Lim Kok Leong, PPA (P)

Chief Housing Administration OfficerHousing & Development Board

(passed away on 14 Apr 02)

MEMBERDr Shirley LimPresidentResearch CommunicationInternational Pte Ltd

PresidentSingapore Council ofWomen’s Organisations

MEMBERMs Lim Tze MienHead Humanities & AestheticsMinistry of Education

MEMBERMr Eric Low Siak Meng,BBM, PBM

Executive DirectorSim Lian Group Limited

Honorary General SecretaryNational Council of Social Service

MEMBERMrs Ong-Ang Ai BoonDirectorThe Association of Banksin Singapore

MEMBERMr Tan Puay Kern, PPA (P)

DirectorSpecial Duties/Public AffairsDepartmentSingapore Police Force

MEMBERMr Tang Wee KitManaging DirectorTang Choon Keng Realty Pte Ltd

MEMBERDr Jannie TayManaging DirectorThe Hour Glass Ltd

PresidentSingapore Retailers Association

MEMBERDr Teh Ban LianVice ChairmanChesterton InternationalProperty Consultant Pte Ltd

MEMBERMr Kim Teo Poh JinChief Executive OfficerGovett Asia Ltd

MEMBERMr Wey Kim Long,Deputy President (Property)United Overseas Land Ltd

Management Committee MemberReal Estate Developers’ Associationof Singapore

MEMBERMr Abdul Halim Kader,BBM, PBM, PBS

President & Chief Executive OfficerTaman Bacaan FamilyService Centre

MEMBERMs Ang Bee Lian, PB

DirectorRehabilitation and ProtectionDivisionMinistry of CommunityDevelopment and Sports

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MEMBERMr Chong Lit CheongChief Executive OfficerJTC Corporation

MEMBERDr Alfred Choi Siu KayAssociate ProfesssorSchool of Communicationand InformationNanyang Technological University

MEMBERMr Khoo Boon Hui,PPA (P), PBS

Commissioner of PoliceSingapore Police Force

MEMBERMr Gerald Balendran SinghamPartnerRodyk & Davidson

ChairmanCentral CDC Harmony Circle

MEMBERMr Law Song Keng, BBM

Managing Director & ChiefExecutive OfficerOAC Insurance Ltd

PresidentGeneral Insurance Associationof Singapore

MEMBERMr Lee Kwok CheongChief Executive OfficerNational Computer Systems Pte Ltd

MEMBERMr Ong Keng Yong, PPA (P)

Chief Executive DirectorPeople’s Association

MEMBERMr Pakir SinghChief ExecutiveSingapore Hotel Association

MEMBERProf Jon Quah Siew TienProfessor of Political ScienceDepartment of Political ScienceThe National Universityof Singapore

MEMBERMr Shaw Vee Meng, PBM

ChairmanShaw Group of Companies

ChairmanThe Shaw Foundation Pte

MEMBERDr Anamah Tan,BBM, PPA (G), PBM, JP

Principal PartnerAnn Tan & Associates

MEMBERMr Jeffrey Wong Liang ChinDirectorJoint Operations DivisionMinistry of Home Affairs

MEMBERMr Yahya Bin ShaikMohamed Aljaru,PPA (P), PPA (G)

MEMBERMr Stephen Yeo Siew ChyePresident & Chief Executive OfficerSingapore Computer Systems Ltd

MEMBERMr Yeo Swee HongNews EditorLianhe Zaobao

MEMBERMr Poh Kay PingManaging DirectorPoh Tiong Choon Holdings Pte Ltd

NCPC SECRETARIAT

Mr Lee Chee Chiew - Executive Director

Ms Charlene Lie - 2 Planning Officer (SR & NCPC)

Mrs Susan Lim - Honorary Treasurer

Ms Jean Chong - Projects Co-ordinator

Ms Iris Chia - Secretary

F r o m t h e C h a i r m a n . . .

Our vision, going into the millennium is“Making Singapore Safe and Secure for All”,

complementing our mission of working in partnershipwith the Community and Police to prevent crime.

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The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) has worked in partnership with

the community, business associations and the Police on crime prevention

programmes for the past 21 years. Through the years, it has renewed itself and

expanded its scope to include more sectors in Singapore.

Besides running ongoing programmes such as exhibitions, talks,

conferences, seminars and competitions, the Council has

implemented a number of initiatives in the year under review.

As part of its 20th Anniversary Celebrations, it has come up

with a new corporate brochure and corporate leaflet, raised

funds for crime prevention through a film premiere and a year-

end crime prevention lucky draw. The year also saw the launch

of the Crime Prevention Display Bus, a video for senior citizens,

the Tamil CrimeWatch TV Programme, a Malay social drama on

TV, and a crime prevention handbook for Taxi Drivers.

In addition, the Council participated in the Security Asia 2001 Conference and

Exhibition to gain regional exposure. Members were also sent on study visits

overseas and educational visits to Home Team establishments and places such as

amusement arcades and entertainment outlets to gain knowledge

of their operating environment.

The Council also expanded its scope. With the formation of 3 new

sub-committees in early 2001, namely, the Security in Transport

Committee, Information Technology Committee and the Publicity

and Special Events Committee. In addition, the Public Advisory

Panel on Licensing was formed in Nov 01.

Although crime has decreased over the past 10 years,

the Council will not rest on its laurels. It will continue to

expand its scope and brainstorm new initiatives that will take

it into 2002 and beyond.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2001

Crime Statistics

For the past 10 years, there had been an overall down trend in the number of

the crimes committed, and the trend continued into the year 2001. In 2000,

the total number of seizable offences recorded in 2001 was 28,645, a significant

11.6% decrease from the 32,412 cases recorded in 2000. The crime rate per

100,000 total population similarly fell from 807 cases in 2000 to 693 cases in

2001.

Partnership with the Community

In the year, the community had demonstrated

a high level of part ic ipat ion in cr ime

prevention. In 2001, 650 criminals involved

in snatch theft, motor vehicle theft, robbery,

housebreaking, outraging of modesty,

murder and rape were apprehended as a

result of public co-operation. This figure

accounted for 50% of the arrests in these

crimes, higher than the 41% recorded in

2000. This highlights the importance of

public co-operation and participation in

combating crime.

Our Youth

The Council, recognising that crime prevention should be inculcated from a young

age, has continued to direct much of our efforts and resources towards our

youth. Ongoing programmes include the use of the “Safe & Secure – That’s Our

Singapore” textbook series in schools, the Crime Prevention Proficiency Badge

Scheme for members of uniformed groups such as the NPCC, Scouts and

Guides, youth competitions, talks and exhibitions etc. In addition, a song or rap

competition was held for students last year. It is heartening to note that through

the efforts of the Police, the Council, schools, parents and other stakeholders,

fewer juveniles were arrested in 2001 – 1,298 compared to 1,598 in 2000, a

decline of 18.8%.

Ongoing Partnership

The Council will continue to actively engage our industry and grassroots partners

and the publ ic through talks, exhibit ions and joint conferences,

among other activities. The slogan that has been chosen for the upcoming 2002

Festive Season Crime Prevention Campaign is “Crime Prevention – a Shared

Responsibi l i ty”, continuing with the theme of partnership from the

slogan in 2001 “Together We Can Prevent Crime”. The Council believes that

by working together as a community we can ensure that Singapore

remains a safe and secure haven for all.

Michael Yeo

Chairman

National Crime Prevention Council

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A children’s art competition, also with the theme “Together We Can Prevent

Crime” was held for primary school students in conjunction with the Festive

Season Crime Prevention Campaign.

Crime Prevention Proficiency Badge Scheme

One of the NCPC’s longest-running programmes is the Crime Prevention

Proficiency Badge Scheme for uniform groups (i.e. Scouts, Girl Guides, and NPCC),

which has been in place since 1982. The objective of this scheme is not only to

YOUTH

The NCPC believes that the importance of crime prevention must be inculcated

from an early age. As such, many of the NCPC’s efforts are targeted at the

children and youth sectors.

Crime Prevention Competition for Students

The Crime Prevention Competition for students has been jointly organised by

NCPC and Singapore Police Force (SPF) to promote crime prevention awareness

amongst students since 1999. This year, a song or rap competition for students

from Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and ITEs was organised, with the finals

held on 12 Sep 01. The theme of the competition was “Together We Can Prevent

Crime”. The top 3 teams attended a 5-day crime prevention educational tour in

Hong Kong in Dec 01.

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increase crime prevention knowledge and to raise crime prevention awareness

in the participants, but also to translate the knowledge into practice, through a

structured programme of learning and practical assignments.

In the year 2001, almost 2,500 Scouts and Girl Guides with a similar number of

NPCC cadets, participated in the scheme.

Crime Prevention Talks & Exhibitions

Crime prevention talks were conducted in schools to raise the school children’s

security awareness and knowledge of the consequences of committing crimes

and participating in secret society activities.

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COMMUNITY WORKING GROUPS

The two community working groups formed under the Parents, Children & Youth

Committee network with the community/grassroots organisations to leverage

on, as well as empower them to carry out initiatives and programmes to reach

out to the community to help prevent crime.

Crime Prevention Exhibition

A Crime Prevention Exhibition was held in conjunction with the “Community

Goodwill Dinner” held on 9 and 10 Jun 01 near Eunos MRT Station. More than

2,000 guests attended the event.

CrimeWatch TV Programme

The Malay version of Crimewatch launched in Mar 01 continued into its 2nd

year on Channel Suria, with an average viewership of 300,000 per episode.

The Tamil version of Crimewatch was launched on Vasantham Central on 1 Apr

01 and averaged a viewership of 200,000 per episode. The August episode of

Tamil Crimewatch was also screened at the Sunday Pasar at Weld Road for foreign

workers on 2 Sep 01, receiving very good response.

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The Mar 02 episode of Crimewatch was also screened in conjunction with the

Council’s launch of the 3rd edition of the Taxi Driver’s Handbook.

Anak Metropolitan

The 7-part Malay Social Drama series “Anak Metropolitan” was screened over

Channel Suria from 3 Mar to 15 May 02, every Wednesday from 9.30 pm to

10.30 pm. This series broke a new record in the 5th week of its telecast by

capturing 44.3% of the audience, making it the highest rated programme on

Channel Suria for the year to date.

Juvenile Delinquency Workshop

The Community Working Group I organised a Juvenile Delinquency Workshop

and Launch of the “Anak Metropolitan” Malay Social Drama TV programme

with the Taman Bacaan Family Service Centre on 30 Mar 02 with more than 100

parents and youths of all races.

SENIOR CITIZENS

Crime Prevention Chit-Chat Sessions

Senior citizens can be more vulnerable to crime as they tend to become less agile

and alert with advancing years. The Council recognises the importance that the

senior citizens are made aware of the various precautionary measures to avoid

falling prey to criminals. NCPC and SPF collaborated with the People’s Association

to hold a series of Senior Citizens Crime Prevention Chit-Chat Sessions, with the

objective of educating the senior citizens in crime prevention measures to protect

themselves. 80 such sessions were held in FY 2001/02 for over 3,000 senior

citizens.

Crime Prevention Education Video

A video entitled “Live Your Golden Years With Crime

Prevention” was also commissioned by the NCPC to

complement the brochures currently available. This video,

available in four languages – English, Mandarin, Malay

and Tamil, was launched at a senior citizen lunch

gathering jointly organised with the People’s Association

and the Police for senior citizens from the Bishan-Toa

Payoh, Kreta-Ayer-Tanglin and East Coast GRCs on 15

Jul 01 at the Neptune Theatre. The video is used at

the Chit-Chat Sessions as well as other activities for

senior citizens to facilitate a ‘sharing of experiences’

session amongst the senior citizens.

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Collaboration with Ministry of CommunityDevelopment And Sports (MCDS)

The Committee also put up a proposal on a project funded by the MCDS under

their active seniors’ programme, entitled “Enlighten Your Golden Years. Be A

Community Safety and Security Ambassador”. Under this project, Senior Citizen

Crime Prevention Ambassadors work in partnership with the Police to educate

their fellow senior citizens on crime prevention measures, for example through

talks and other interactive sessions. The proposal has been accepted and the

committee will start recruitment and training of these Senior Crime Prevention

Ambassadors in Jun/Jul 02.

Festive Season Crime Prevention Campaign 2001

The year 2001/02 Festive Season Crime Prevention Campaign was launched with

a 1-hour crime prevention variety show at the TV Theatre, Mediacorp Studios on

23 Nov 01 . The show manifested the crime prevention messages through drama,

music, comedy, games and interactive segments.

The launch marked the start of a three-month advertising blitz, where messages

were brought to the public through various mediums such as taxi advertisements,

MRT-panel billboards, radio jingles, print advertisements in magazines, roadside

banners and postcards.

RESIDENTIAL SECURITY

Neighbourhood Watch Zone (NWZ) Scheme

The Security in Housing & Neighbourhoods Committee collaborated closely with

SPF to implement the NWZ Scheme in both public and private residential estates.

By the end of Mar 02, 569 of the Residents Committees / Neighbourhood

Committees (RCs/ NCs) have adopted the scheme, compared to 546 as at the

end of Mar 01. These NWZs have been useful in reaching out to the community

and play an important role in bringing the community together in preventing

and combating crime.

Crime Prevention Display Bus

The Crime Prevention Display Bus was launched at the Bishan East Family Day on

22 Jul 01 held next to Junction 8 shopping centre. The Guest-of-Honour was Mr

Wong Kan Seng, Minister for Home Affairs and MP for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC.

This specially commissioned bus has exterior exhibition panels for crime prevention

posters and an interior showcasing hardware and security gadgets.

The bus serves as a mobile crime prevention exhibition at events held by

grassroots, schools and other places. The posters on the bus panels can be

customised to suit audiences of different ages and needs. With this, the NCPC

and the SPF would be able to bring crime prevention to the ‘door-step’ of the

people, widening their outreach to the community.

NWZ Competition and NWZ Day

The annual NWZ competition, started 3 years ago in 1999, is

organised to encourage RCs, NCs and RAs to be more active in

their crime prevention efforts, house visits

and NWZ initiatives, so as to improve the

security of the community. The awards for

the 2001 competition were given out at the

3rd NWZ Day held on 17 Mar 01 at the

NTUC Downtown East by the Guest-Of-

Honour, Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Senior

Minister of State for Home Affairs and Law.

COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL

Retail Security Conference 2002

NCPC, SPF and the Singapore Retai lers

Association (SRA) jointly organised the 3rd

Retail Security Conference 2002 on 26 Mar 02

at the RELC Hotel. The Guest-of-Honour for

the event was Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Senior

Minister of State for Home Affairs and Law.

Besides the presentation of the “Safe Shopping

Award” and the signing of the Security Charter

by 7 retailers, there was a briefing on the latest

retail crime trend by the Police and innovative

security systems for retailers by a private

security company. With the 7 new retailers

who penned their support for the Security Charter, the total number

of retailers who have pledged to observe the Charter currently stands at 31.

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Construction Safety Seminar

The Committee worked with the Singapore

Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) on the

Construction Safety Seminar held at the SCAL

Building from 3-4 Oct 01. The seminar aimed to

enhance the safety and security awareness of the

construction industry. The SPF presented a paper

on security at construction worksites and also

participated in an exhibition set up in conjunction

with the conference.

HOTEL INDUSTRY

Security Action Plan and Awards

In 2001, 55 hotels submitted their security action plans to Singapore Hotel

Association (SHA). These were forwarded to SPF and based on the action plans,

security audits of the hotels were conducted. These audits also formed the basis

for the qualification of hotels for the Hotel Security Award.

Hotel Security Conference

The 6th Hotel Security Conference, jointly organised by the SHA, the SPF and the

NCPC was held on 30 Nov 01 at the Merchant Court Hotel. The Conference was

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Crime Prevention Committee (CPC)

CPCs have been introduced in shopping centres and industrial complexes since

1982 and via this scheme, the tenants, shop owners and management can discuss

various ways to enhance the security of the premise. To date, 127 CPCs with

986 members have been set up.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Security Audits at Construction Sites

The Singapore Construction Safety & Consultancy Pte Ltd (SC2), a subsidiary of

the Singapore Contractors Association Limited (SCAL), works with SPF to carry

out security audits at various work sites during the course of the year. A total of

7 audits were conducted in the year under review.

Construction Posters

A new set of education posters for employers of construction workers on the

penalties for employing or harbouring of immigration offenders was produced

and distributed in the year.

attended by about 100 hotel general managers, chief security officers and police

officers. The Conference provided a platform for the discussion of various issues

and the presentation of crime statistics, as well as the sharing of learning pointers.

The Hotel Security Awards were also presented during the Conference by the

Guest-of-Honour, Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Minister of State for Home Affairs

and Law.

Programme on Employee Awareness and Problem Prevention

SHA conducted 4 sessions of the 6-hour programme on “Employee Awareness

and Problem Prevention”, which is jointly endorsed by SHA and NCPC. Close to

150 hotel employees participated in the programme in the year under review.

SECURITY IN TRANSPORT

This new Committee was set up in 2001 to develop and implement specific and

innovative crime prevention programmes for the transport sector, as well as to

work in partnership with the public transport sector in crime prevention. The

first project of this committee was the production of the 3rd edition of the Taxi

Driver’s Handbook, which was launched on 26 Mar 02. Copies of the Handbook

were then distributed to all taxi drivers at Esso and Mobil stations.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The NCPC Information Technology sub-committee is also a new committee,

formed in 2001 to work with related bodies such as the Parents Advisory Group

on the Internet (PAGi) to plan and develop future initiatives in this area. At the

same time, the sub-committee will look into how the NCPC can leverage on

information technology to improve its processes and functions, as well as to aid

in the collection of data for research purposes.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

FundraisingMovie Premiere

The Charity Gala Premiere of “Rush Hour 2” was held

on 14 Jul 01 at GV Grand cinemas, Great World City.

The event raised over $10,000 for crime prevention

activities. The Guest-of-Honour for the event was

Assoc Prof Ho Peng Kee, Minister of State for Home

Affairs and Law.

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Crime Prevention Lucky Draw

The Crime Prevention Lucky Draw was held in conjunction with the Council’s

20th Anniversary Celebrations from Sep-Dec 01 to raise funds for crime prevention

programmes. The grand draw was held on 21 Dec 01 at Parco Bugis Junction.

PUBLICITY & SPECIAL EVENTS

20th Anniversary Celebrations Dinner

The NCPC 20th Anniversary Celebrations Dinner was held on 29 Jun 01 at the

Marriott Hotel Ballroom. Past and present Council members, sponsors, and

the Council’s partners were at the dinner. The Guest-of-Honour for the event

was Assoc Prof Chin Tet Yung, Chairman of Government Parliamentary

Committee on Home Affairs and Law.

Newspaper Supplement

A newspaper supplement on the Council was

produced in conjunction with the Council’s 20th

Anniversary Celebrations Dinner. Well-wishers

and partners contributed to the cost of the

1-page supplement in the Straits Times.

NCPC CorporateBrochure and Leaflet

The new NCPC corporate brochure was also

launched at the Celebrations Dinner. This

brochure reflects the softer, more people-

oriented approach that the Council is taking

towards cr ime prevent ion educat ion. A

corporate leaflet was subsequently produced

based on the same theme as the corporate

brochure.

Opening of Police Crime Prevention Display Room

The Crime Prevention Display Room was moved from its previous premises in the

old Police HQ at Pearl’s Hill to Geylang NPC. The room was officially opened by

Chairman NCPC and Commissioner of Police on 24 Jan 02.

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Security Asia 2001

The Council participated in Security Asia 2001, an international exhibition for

organisations in the security-related business, which was held from 21-23 Nov

01 at the Singapore Expo. Besides bringing in the Crime Prevention Display Bus,

the NCPC also had a booth where it displayed a set of 8 posters depicting its

work and projects over the years.

PUBLIC ADVISORY PANEL

The Public Advisory Panel on Licensing (PAPL) was formed in Nov 01 under the

auspices of NCPC to provide feedback on licensing conditions, policies and

regulations, particularly where there are different interest groups with diverse

views and to help shape public expectations and perceptions, particularly for

controversial licensing conditions, policies and regulations that are in the long

term interest of the public so that potential public outcry can be dampened and

better managed.

For a start, the Advisory Panel focused on children and youth related licences

such as computer gaming centres and video arcades. The Panel went on field

trips to gaming centres and arcades and also met up with the Films and

Publications Department on 11 Mar 02. It held dialogues with 14 operators of

video arcades and gaming centres on 7 May, and also with 15 school teachers

and parents recommended by the Ministry of Education on 20 May 02. The

PAPL is currently in the final stages of making its recommendations.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

Educational Visits

Council members participated in 2 Home Team Connection visits to the CISCO

Police Training School and the SCDF Civil Defence Heritage Gallery on 12 Oct 01

and 29 Dec 01 respectively. An educational visit was also held to establishments

such as pubs, discos and other entertainment outlets on 30 Nov 01 for Council

members and members of the Public Advisory Panel, to provide them with an

understanding of the ground.

Visit to the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation

4 Council members visited the Malaysian

Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) at

their invitation, and also attended the

launch of their website from 7-8 Mar 02

in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The NCPC

delegation also paid a courtesy call on

the Chairman of MCPF, YB Dato’ Sri Najib

Tun Abdul Razak (Minister for Defence)

on 8 Mar 02.

CONCLUSIONThe Council will continue with its mission of working in partnership with the

community and police to prevent crime, through constant self-renewal and

expansion of its programmes. The NCPC Committees will continue to examine

its roles and run programmes to prevent crime in their areas of scope

and coverage.

PricewaterhouseCoopersCertified Public Accountants

Singapore

A u d i t o r ’ sr e p o r t

To The Members Of National Crime Prevention Council

We have audited the financial statements of the National Crime Prevention Council (“the Council”) for the

financial year ended 31 March 2002, set out on pages 16 to 19. These financial statements are the responsibility

of the Council. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

Except as disclosed in the following paragraph, we conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards

on Auditing. Those standards require that we plan and perform our audit to obtain reasonable assurance

whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test

basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes

assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by the Council, as well as evaluating

the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our

opinion.

The Council derives a substantial portion of its income from voluntary donations. Because of the nature of

these donations, the Council cannot provide adequate accounting controls over contributions prior to the initial

entry in the accounting records. Accordingly, it was impracticable to extend our examination beyond the receipts

recorded in the books of the Council.

In our opinion, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as might have been determined to be necessary

had we been able to extend our examination beyond the receipts recorded, the financial statements are properly

drawn up in accordance with Statements of Accounting Standard and so as to give a true and fair view of the

state of affairs of the Council at 31 March 2002, the income and expenditure of the Council and statement of

changes in the Council’s fund for the financial year ended on that date.

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$ $

Income

Donations 2,138,600 1,620,000

Interest income 84,451 90,880

Fund raising 295,190 -

Refund of sponsorship costs 1,529 5,800

Miscellaneous income 31,898 42,596

2,551,668 1,759,276

Expenditure

Special projects and NCPC sponsorship 2,103,688 1,112,916

Staff salaries and related expenses 3 86,870 76,210

Printing of stationery, certificates,publicity materials and Annual Report 5,098 9,396

Office and renovation expenses 3,666 1,871

Depreciation of fixed assets 4 33,211 33,184

Sundries 3,994 3,070

Refreshments and Annual Dinner 4,676 8,140

Maintenance of vehicle 4,003 7,048

Training 11,782 54,325

2,256,988 1,306,160

Surplus of income over expenditure 294,680 453,116

INCOME & EXPENDITURE Account FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02

The accompanying notes form an integr al part of these f inancial statements .

GENERAL FUND

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CURRENT ASSETS

Cash on hand 500 500

Cash at bank 80,860 284,832

Fixed deposits 4,013,764 4,137,987

Donation receivable 900,000 -

Interest receivable 5,596 19,306

5,000,720 4,442,625

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Fixed assets 4 34,681 58,076

TOTAL ASSETS 5,035,401 4,500,701

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued operating expenses 243,342 3,322

NET ASSETS 4,792,059 4,497,379

GENERAL FUND 4,792,059 4,235,055

YOUTH ACTIVITIES ACCOUNT - 262,324

4,792,059 4,497,379

Note 2002 2001

$ $

Michael Yeo Chee WeeChairman, NCPC

Kim Teo Poh JinCouncil Member and Chairman Finance Sub-Committee, NCPC

Singapore


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General fund Youth activities Total

$ $ $

STATEMENT OF CHANGES In Council’s Funds FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02


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Balance at 1 April 2001 4,235,055 262,324 4,497,379

Transfer to General fund 262,324 (262,324) -

Net surplus for the financial year 294,680 - 294,680

Balance at 31 March 2002 4,792,059 - 4,792,059

Balance at 1 April 2000 3,781,939 262,324 4,044,263

Net surplus for the financial year 453,116 - 453,116

Balance at 31 March 2001 4,235,055 262,324 4,497,379

NOTES TO THE Financial Statements FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02

These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

1. GENERAL

The Council is registered in Singapore under the Societies Act. The address of theCouncil’s registered office is:

Public Affairs DepartmentPolice Headquarters Level 4New Phoenix Park Tower P28 Irrawaddy RoadSingapore 329560

The principal activities of the Council is to raise funds for the purpose of promotingcrime awareness and prevention.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with and comply with SingaporeStatements of Accounting Standard. The financial Statements are prepared underthe historical cost convention.

The financial statements are expressed in Singapore dollars.

(b) Income and expenditure

Income and expenditure are taken up in the income and expenditure account onan accrual basis.

NOTES TO THE Financial Statements FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MAR ‘02

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

(c) Fixed assets and depreciation

Fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation iscalculated on a straight-line basis to write off the cost of fixed assets over theirexpected useful lives. The estimated useful lives are as follows:

Office equipment - 3 yearsMotor vehicle - 5 years

(d) Financial risk management

The Council’s activities are not exposed to any foreign exchange risk and there is nosignificant concentration of credit risk. The Council maintains sufficient cash andbank balances for its requirements.

The Council is exposed to interest rate risks arising from interest bearing assets.The Council monitors the interest rate closely to ensure that interest bearing assetsare maintained at favourable rates.

(e) Fair value

The carrying amounts of the Council’s financial assets and liabilities approximateto their fair value.

3. STAFF COSTS2002 2001

$ $

Salaries 74,035 65,145Employer’s contribution to Central Provident Fund 12,835 11,065

86,870 76,210

Number of persons employed at the end of the financial year:2002 2001

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Full time 2 2Honorarium 2 2

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These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

4. FIXED ASSETSOffice equipment Motor vehicle Total

$ $ $Cost

At 1 April 2001 19,829 161,807 181,636Additions 9,816 - 9,816

At 31 March 2002 29,645 161,807 191,452

Accumulated depreciation

At 1 April 2001 18,377 105,183 123,560Depreciation charge 850 32,361 33,211

At 31 March 2002 19,227 137,544 156,771

Net book value

At 31 March 2002 10,418 24,263 34,681

Net book value

At 31 March 2001 1,452 56,624 58,076

5. ESTABLISHMENT AND TAXATION

The Council was approved as an institution of public character for a further periodof 5 years with effect from 1 May 1997. No provision for taxation has been madeas the society has been registered as a charity under the Charities Act (Cap 37).

The receipts of the Council are exempt from tax under Section 13(1)(g) of theIncome Tax Act (“Act”), provided that the Council has utilised eighty percent ofits adjusted income for charitable purposes in Singapore in accordance withSection 13(3)(b) of the Act or obtained a waiver thereof from theComptroller of Income Tax.

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S u b - C o m m i t t e e sINDIVIDUALS

SECURITY IN HOUSING &NEIGHBOURHOODS COMMITTEE

Chairman

Mr Lim Kok Leong(passed away on 14 Apr 02)NCPC Member

Members

Mr Chia Kok LeongD Exodus Architects & Planners

Mr Simon HoPeople’s Association

Mr John Francisco CeilioCISCO Security Consultancy

Mr Yeo Eng ChangHousing & Development Board

Mr Swee Mong KooiHousing & Development Board

Mrs Fong-Ng Swee Lin, JoyceHousing & Development Board

Ms Michelle NgHousing & Development Board

Mr Tony LauSecurity Systems Association of Singapore

Mr Jimmy Koh(passed away on 29 Jun 02)Community Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF

SECURITY FORSENIOR CITIZENS COMMITTEE

Chairperson

Dr Anamah TanNCPC Member

Members

Mr Yeo Swee HongNCPC Member

Ms Liza GohMinistry of Community Developmentand Sports

Mr Phua Kok TeeSingapore Action Group of Elders

Ms Yong Lik SinMinistry of Health

Mr Chan Whee PengNational Council of Social Service

Ms Tay Shiaw HongPeople’s Association

PARENTS, CHILDREN &YOUTH COMMITTEE

Chairman

Mr Eric LowNCPC Member

Members

Mr Abdul Halim KaderNCPC Member

Mr Gerald Balendran SinghamNCPC Member

Ms Lim Tze MienNCPC Member

Mrs Geri LauSingapore Red Cross Society

Mr Alfred LienMandarin Singapore

COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP 1

Chairman


Member

Mr Yahya Bin Shaik Mohamed AljaruNCPC Member

COMMUNITY WORKING GROUP 2

Chairman


Members

Mr A Mohamed AliVasantham Central

Mr Lakshmanan SMini Environment Service

BUSINESS/ASSOCIATIONS/OTHER GROUPS

SECURITY IN COMMERCIALPREMISES COMMITTEE

Chairman

Dr Jannie TayNCPC Member

Members

Mrs Ong-Ang Ai BoonNCPC Member

Mrs Vivienne TanThe Association of ShoppingCentre Management

Ms Lau Chuen WeiSingapore Retailers Association

Mr John HirstSingapore Retailers Association


SECURITY IN PUBLICTRANSPORT COMMITTEE

Chairman

Mr Poh Kay PingNCPC Member

Members

Mr Seow Nee Shek

Mr David FungCity Cab

Ms Rachel LimCity Cab

Mr Tay Hay LengComfort Taxi Operations’ Association

Mr Taufiq Tai Gak WheeComfort Transportation

Mr Tan Ban ChengLand Transport Authority

Ms Ho Li YahLand Transport Authority

Mr Tan Sah TeeSBS Transit Ltd

Mr Vincent TanSMRT

Mr Fong Kim MengSMRT

Ms Jacqueline FooTIBS Taxis

Mr Harold LimTrans Island Bus Services

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Ms Audrey AngMedia Relations DivisionPublic Affairs Department, SPF

HOTEL SECURITY COMMITTEE

Chairman

Mr Pakir SinghNCPC Member

Member

Ms Margaret HengSingapore Hotel Association

Mr Roland LimCommunity Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYCOMMITTEE

Chairman


Members

Mr Lee Kwok CheongNCPC Member

Ms Wong Shiow PyngInfocomm Development Authorityof Singapore

Mr Michael YapCommerce Exchange

Mr Jason HoongSingapore Broadcasting Authority

Mr Lawrence ThamPlanning & Monitoring DivisionPolice Technology Department, SPF

Mr Tan Kah KhimCommercial Crime Branch, CID

SECURITY IN CONSTRUCTIONWORKSITES COMMITTEE

ChairmanMr Tan Kian HoonNCPC Vice Chairman

MembersMr Simon LeeSingapore Contractors Association Ltd

Mr Harry HoSingapore Construction Safety &Consultancy Pte Ltd

Mr Raymond WongSingapore Construction Safety &Consultancy Pte Ltd


ADMINISTRATION

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

ChairmanProf Jon QuahNCPC Member

MembersMr Abdul Halim KaderNCPC Member

Dr Alfred ChoiNCPC Member

Dr Leong Choon CheongMinistry of Home Affairs

Mr Malcom B H TanSubordinate Courts

Ms Peggy TanHagley & Hoyle

Mr Eric TengJoint Communications (S) Pte Ltd

Mr Basskaran NairBasskair & Partners International

Mr Yap Boh TiongMileage Communications

Mr Roland LimCommmunity Involvement DivisionOperations Department, SPF

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

Chairman

Dr Teh Ban LianNCPC Member

Members

Mr Lim Chuan PohNCPC Member



PUBLICITY & SPECIAL EVENTSCOMMITTEE

Chairman

Mr Tang Wee KitNCPC Member

Members

Mr Kim TeoNCPC Member

Mr Yeo Swee HongNCPC Member

Ms Geraldine LohPriceWaterhouseCoopersManagement Consulting

Ms Linda SynProtocol DivisionPublic Affairs Department, SPF

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chairman

Mr Kim TeoNCPC Member

Member

Mr Law Song KengNCPC Member

OTHERSPUBLIC ADVISORY PANELON LICENSING

Chairman

Mr Michael YeoNCPC Chairman

Members

Mr Tan Kian HoonNCPC Vice Chairman


Mr Chong Lit CheongNCPC Member

Dr Shirley LimNCPC Member

Mr Wey Kim LongNCPC Member

Dr Ooi Giok LingInstitute of Policy Studies

Mr Tan Seng PengFederation of Merchants Association,Singapore

Mr Ivan HoNUS Students’ Union

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