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Introduction
 The Airport Police Division under the SPF was formed on 1 Nov 1970
when the State Police assumed the responsibility for airport security
at Paya Lebar Airport. When airport operations moved to Changi in
1981, APD shifted to Changi Airport. From then, the division had
grown from strength to strength in tandem with Airport developments
to cope with the increased passenger and cargo traffic. In April
2000, APD shifted to its current location to make way for the proposed
Passenger Terminal 3.
Today, APD is entrusted with the task of keeping Singapore Changi Airport safe and secured as a vibrant commercial and business hub
Mission
Our mission is to uphold law and order, and safeguard civil aviation security at Changi Airport.
Vision
We are an aviation security specialist, achieving world-class standards in airport security and service excellence.
Our people are our most valued assets, working harmoniously and in partnership with our airport community.
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Roles and Functions
APD functions as the law enforcement agency, responsible for the maintenance of law and order within its jurisdiction, which encompasses the Singapore Changi Airport precincts and its perimeters.
SPF is also the Appropriate Authority for security at the airport. Hence, APD, as the executive arm of the Police within the airport, is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Airport Security Program. It is to protect the security, regularity and efficiency of international civil aviation in the airport and safeguard against acts of unlawful interference |
aimed at passengers, personnel, aircraft, airport terminals or aircraft navigation installations and equipment.
In carrying out its roles, APD maintains close
relationships with its partners which comprises the Civil Aviation
Authority of Singapore (CAAS), other government agencies, airline
operators, ground handling agencies and all private organisations
operating within the airport.
With the airport as a vital installation linking
Singapore with the rest of the world, APD strives to fulfil its
duties, enabling Changi Airport to retain its accolade as one of
the best international airports in the world.
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