Neighbourhood police centre

[5] While the NPP has helped to reduce crime rates since its introduction in 1983, and perceived positively by the general public, it was limited in its ability to offer greater convenience to the community due to their limited size and scope of duties in individual posts.

The limited scope of the NPP system was also seen as being less optimal in maximising the operational capabilities of individual police officers, and affecting its abilities to retain talent.

About two thirds of NPPs were planned to be retained so as to maintain convenience to the general public, although many will no longer operate round the clock.

With a larger pool of officers and resources, each NPC was able to provide more services in one location with the aim of reducing the time needed to close each case.

Nonetheless, all 35 NPCs were successfully opened, although some were delayed due to slower urban development in some areas than expected.

[9] Initial roll-out plans for the NPCs entailed the creation of six Regional Commands, which are to replace the existing seven Land Divisions.

[10] New NPCs were thus organised within the existing Land Divisional structure, with only minor adjustments to division borders.

In 2013, it was reported that 21 NPCs have begun to use social media to get public assistance in solving crimes in their local areas.