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Introduction
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is the premier investigative agency and staff authority for criminal investigation matters within the Singapore Police Force.
CID is staffed with a pool of highly dedicated and experienced investigators, and supported by planning and administrative staff. It takes charge of investigation and enforcement against specialised, major and technology crimes such as firearm robbery, rape, syndicated gambling, secret society activities, intellectual property rights violations, computer crimes, and so on.
The department also provides the latest investigative support services such as scene of crime management, maintenance of criminal records and establishing liaison through Interpol on criminal issues.
Mission
The mission of CID is to control crime and public disorder through the detection and prosecution of criminals, and through pre-emptive action based on reliable and timely intelligence.
Vision
The vision of CID is:
Our endeavour is to be the cutting edge in crime fighting. We will be an exemplary investigation agency which is tenacious in its search for the truth to uphold justice.
Our genuine care & concern for people drives us to treat everyone with fairness, dignity & respect. We will go the extra mile to help victim of crime regain their sense of well being.
The SPF vision shall be our guiding light.
Three Strategic Thrusts
To achieve its mission and vision, CID adopts 3 strategic thrusts in line with its parent organisation - SPF's overall strategic focus.
- Enhancing Operational Capability;
- Building Organisational Resilience; and
- Strengthening Partnership with Community.
Core Values
As a specialist staff department, its core values are similar to the SPF's core values of Courage, Fairness, Integrity and Loyalty.
Roles and Functions
The Criminal Investigation Department is led by Director of CID and assisted by 2 Deputy Directors. Together they lead the department with a staff strength of over 450 officers, comprising Senior Officers, Police Officers and Civilian Officers. There are a total of 9 divisions in CID. They are:
- Major Crime Division
The division comprises of the Special Investigation Section which investigates into serious offences namely murder, firearm offences, kidnapping and other major incidents; and the Serious Sexual Crime Branch which investigates sexual offences such as rape.
- Specialised Crime Division
The Specialised Crime Division comprises of 3 Specialised Crime Investigation Branches, the Specialised Crime Expert Branch and the Intellectual Property Rights Branch. The Specialised Crime Investigation Branches and the Specialised Expert Branch work hand in hand to provide a holistic approach in the investigation and suppression of crimes such as syndicated betting and gaming, unlicensed money-lending, vice activities and secret society activities. The Intellectual Property Rights Branch enforces copyright and trademark laws in Singapore.
- Technology Crime Division
The division conducts investigation, forensic examination and prosecution into technology-related offences committed under the Computer Misuse Act, such as hacking and unauthorised access to email accounts. The division consists of the following branches:
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Technology Crime Investigation Branch |
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Technology Crime Forensic Branch |
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Technology Crime Research Branch |
- Bomb and Explosive Investigation Division
The division was set up in 2004 due to the growing threats posed by terrorist groups. BEID is a dedicated division to manage the investigation of all incidents involving explosive devices, manage the training of officers in post-blast investigation, develop operational capabilities and facilitate in the sharing of information with foreign and local enforcement agencies. The division consists of the following branches:
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Bomb Data Center |
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Explosive Expert Group |
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Bomb Investigation Branch |
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Bomb Forensic Branch |
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Bomb Operations Branch |
- Intelligence Division
The Intel Division takes charge of the gathering and analysis of intelligence relating to major, specialised and technology crimes in Singapore.
- Investigation Support and Services Division
The division provides investigative support services such as forensic management, maintenance of criminal records, interpretation function as well as administrative and logistical support. The Division comprises the following branches:
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Criminal Records Office |
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Forensic Management Branch |
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Specialised Interview Branch |
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Corporate Service Branch |
- School of Criminal Investigation
The school focuses on the professional training and development of law enforcement officers in the field and practice of criminal investigation. Armed with the state-of-the-art facilities, sound curriculum and effective training methodology, the school imparts knowledge and develops investigative competencies within the investigative fraternity.
The school is structured along the following functional lines:
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Training Research and Review Branch |
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Curriculum Development and Methodology Branch |
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Curriculum Implementation and Support Branch |
- Operations and Investigation Policy Division
The division comprises of the Operations Branch, the Prosecution Branch and the International Affairs Branch. The Operations Branch is the staff authority on investigative operations and policies in SPF and it oversees the command, control and co-ordination of major operations mounted by CID. The division works closely with the Attorney-General's Chambers to provide directions and guidance on investigation matters such as policy-making and prosecution. The Prosecution Branch consists of police prosecutors who have been authorised by the Attorney-General to conduct prosecution while the International Affairs Branch acts as a liaison point for the Singapore Police Force to the Interpol and other foreign police forces.
- Research and Planning Division
The Research and Planning Division is the principal staff department for CID. It provides staff assistance to the Directorate Office, in research, conceptualisation, planning, and monitoring of the implementation of strategic and tactical policies. It also conducts research into new capabilities, methods and procedures.
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