National Police Cadet Corps

Established in 1959, it trains young boys and girls in the values of law enforcement and public safety.

Following Singapore's successful elections of 1959, the new government, among other policies, began to pressure the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to form a youth unit on the lines of the long serving military cadet organisations of the island.

On 8 May that year, the NPCC was born with then-Commissioner E Alan G Blades approving the formation of the first police cadet unit, this day is annually marked as NPCC Day.

The first platoon of 30 cadets, based in Bartley Secondary School, proved to be a success for the young organisation.

In 1961, Parliament passed the Police Cadet Corps Ordinance, officially endorsing the Corps as a national organisation dedicated to training the young in the values of security in their communities even at a young age, affiliated to the SPF.

Foreground – from left to right: Cadet, Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant and Station Inspector ranks Background: NPCC peak cap, headdress worn by male Cadet Inspectors, Honorary Officers and Teacher Officers in No. 1 or No .3 attire; NPCC ceremonial sword, ceremonial drill weapon.