Active Unknown - Present Type Special forces | Country Singapore Size Classified | |
Branch Singapore Prison Service Role Domestic Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement | ||
The Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response (SPEAR) is a department within the Singapore Prison Service.
Contents
SPEAR Force is a highly trained elite force that is deployed for various high risk and special operations, 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: