Singapore Prison Service

Singapore Prison Service Welcome to the official page of the Singapore Prison Service. SPS takes pride in fulfilling its tagline of ‘Rehab, Renew, Restart’. P.S.

The Singapore Prison Service (SPS), is a uniformed organisation established in 1946, under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). From performing a custodial function to becoming a leading correctional agency with a stellar safety and security track record, SPS has progressed and transformed over the decades to become a leader in corrections, adopting an evidence-informed approach in rehabilitating inmates. In partnership and collaboration with Social Service Agencies (SSAs), Home Team Departments (HTDs) and the community, SPS has achieved low and stable recidivism rate over the years. The tagline emphasises the commitment of SPS and its staff to rehabilitate inmates who desire to change, so that they can renew and restart their lives for the better. SPS has been recognised as one of Singapore’s Best Employers – our staff, known as Captains of Lives, have been identified as highly engaged individuals. As Captains of Lives, we inspire everyone, at every chance, towards a society without re-offending. If you are looking for a challenging and inspiring career to help offenders turn their sentences into new chapters, please visit https://www.sps.gov.sg for more information. The following guidelines are designed to help provide a quality environment for our fans. Please take a minute to read them and keep them in mind whenever you participate. Terms of Use for Singapore Prison Service page-

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The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). As a key member of the Home Team, its responsibilities encompass the safe custody, rehabilitation and aftercare of offenders, and preventive education. SPS is made up of a professional team of uniformed officers and civilian staff, including psychologists, counsellors, medical personnel, and management officers. Since its inception as a department in 1946, SPS has undergone a marked transformation to remake itself as one of the most progressive, secure, and exemplary prison systems that is recognised and respected internationally, dedicated to the cause of providing secure custody and steering offenders to become law-abiding citizens.

10/09/2026

SGT Daniel Ng studied Events Management at Republic Polytechnic, learning about coordinating people and managing moving parts. Turns out that prepared him more than he expected for life as a Captain of Lives (COL) 👮🏻‍♂️✨

From muster checks to being on the ground with inmates, supporting them through rehabilitation, no two days ever look the same. As SGT Daniel puts it, "every setback, physical or mental, is still a reason to press on."

For him, the job is built on empathy and trust. Understand without judgement, and trust follows.

It's the small moments that keep him going — an inmate's thank you, a family reunion. That's the ripple effect of the job.

To SGT Daniel, it's simple: know your why, and every effort adds up to something bigger. 💪🏻

Ready for a career that truly matters? Join us and start your journey at www.sps.gov.sg/careers today.

04/09/2026

This Teacher's Day, we're celebrating educators everywhere — including some in the most unexpected classrooms.

Mr Yechuan, who's spent the last three years teaching Mathematics and Computing , met star of “Yes, Captain!”, Clement Yeo, giving him a glimpse into a real prison classroom — and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a .

For Mr Yechuan, education isn't just about a subject; it's a turning point and a chance for someone to be more than their past mistakes. Between mathematics and second chances, this is what teaching can look like within these walls — quiet, steady, and just as impactful.

Happy Teacher's Day to educators like him, seen and unseen.

Catch the ongoing series ! on Mediacorp Channel 5 and mewatch! ▶️ https://go.mediacorp.sg/yescaptain_ep1

02/09/2026

Behind every uniform is a person, and behind every inmate is a story. 💭

For Fariesha, the people she met behind bars were more than just officers. They offered her encouragement and reminded her that she was capable of becoming a better version of herself. ❤️

For more stories set behind bars and inspired by real experiences, catch “Yes Captain!” on mewatch!

▶️ https://go.mediacorp.sg/yescaptain_ep1

28/08/2026

Everything you’re about to hear is 100% inaccurate. 😭

From graduating at Hogwarts 🧙‍♂️ to whatever else they came up with… these are the only wrong answers you’ll ever need.

Watch the Drama unfold in "Yes Captain!", starring Tasha Low, Clement Yeo and Zhin Sadali on Mediacorp Channel 5 and mewatch!

▶️ https://go.mediacorp.sg/yescaptain_ep1

27/08/2026

Going Beyond Breaking Point. 💥

Some 13 teams of went head-to-head at this year’s Tactical Readiness 360 (TR360) Competition, racing through seven gruelling phases back-to-back:

💪 Power Up: Flipping a tyre 20m down and back
🥊 HYROX: Burpees and lunges through the course, with a sandbag carry
🚨 Use of Force (UOF): Donning full personal protective equipment (PPE), storming the dining hall
🔫 Shoot to Advance: Taking down targets with the FN303 to clear the way forward
🔍 Search & Rescue: Locating and extracting a casualty from the scene
🛟 Leave No Man Behind: Retrieving the casualty, then powering through 80 wall-ball throws
🚨 UOF Challenge Round 2 - A second takedown, striking targets with the Standard Extendable Baton (SEB), before restraining and securing the subject — then sprinting back to the start point to close out the course.

This is what readiness looks like — every officer tested on their ability to respond, adapt and perform under pressure. 🚨

Heartfelt congratulations to our category champions:
🏆 A3 Tridents — Intra-Cluster A
🏆 HQ 180 — Inter-Cluster (Male)
🏆 HQ Deadline Dashers — Inter-Cluster (Female)

24/08/2026

Could you keep pace with a SPEAR Force operator?

We put that question to the test at a recent Career Fair at Republic Polytechnic, where we challenged students to go head-to-head with SPEAR Force’s operators through a series of physical exercises, across two separate match-ups.

Who won? Watch to find out.

This is what a day in SPEAR Force looks like: the discipline, the fitness, the mindset it takes to be Captain of Lives.

If you're ready for a challenging yet rewarding career, become a Captain of Lives today. Visit www.sps.gov.sg/careers to apply.

How has SPS kept Singapore safe and secure, while preparing inmates and ex-offenders for a fresh start? Through continuo...
23/08/2026

How has SPS kept Singapore safe and secure, while preparing inmates and ex-offenders for a fresh start? Through continuous innovation, data-driven rehabilitation, and strong community support.

Highlights at a glance:
✔️2-year recidivism rate remains low and stable at 21.9%
✔️ 2-year recidivism among Drug Rehabilitation Centre inmates dropped from 30.8% to 26.1%
✔️ 4,500+ volunteers & 170 community agencies actively supporting reintegration
✔️AI-assisted televisits, inmate digital literacy (Project AIDE), and smart robotics

To our Captains of Lives and valued partners—thank you for your dedication to building a society without reoffending.

👉 Read the full Annual Report: go.gov.sg/spsannualreport2025

22/08/2026

We asked, "How do we GROW stronger together?"

Watch to see how the answers evolved 👀

One thing's for sure, GROWing Together starts with believing in one another, helping each other, and doing it all with love. Growth isn't always a straight line, but everyone still gets there, hand in hand.

18/08/2026

Second chances don’t happen alone. 💛

At the CARE Network Summit 2026, we heard inspiring stories of change from desistors Azlinda and Rizwan, who shared honest reflections on their journeys, the support that helped them move forward, and the hope they hold for what comes next.

Their stories were a powerful reminder of why collaboration matters — bringing together partners across the CARE Network to strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration, and create more opportunities for individuals and families to move forward together.

16/08/2026

"For my son, I hope that it can be a bridge to others who are in the same situation." 🫶🏻

Hear all about "Mama Bear", a book produced by SPS's Psychological Correctional Rehabilitation Division that aims to help incarcerated mothers reconcile strained relationships with their children.💪🏻

Author and Senior Correctional Rehabilitation Specialist Chang Xin En shares about how the book came to be as she worked alongside inmate artists, who illustrated the book! 🎨🖌️

Show them your support in the comments!💙

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