Introduction
PID started as the Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) within CID on 1st April 1973 to support CID's investigation arms. As it was realised that there was a tremendous amount of valuable information to be reaped from the land divisions, on 2 January 1975, a Divisional Collation Officer (DCO) was recruited into each Land Division.

In October 1988, an Intelligence Division was set up within CID following a revamp of the CIU structure.

On 28th March 1996, the Intelligence Division was upgraded to a full-fledged Department - marking the division's tremendous progress and reflecting its value and contribution in the fight against crime.

More significantly, the event symbolized recognition of the equal role Intelligence plays alongside Investigation and Operations as one of the 3 key pillars of policing towards effective law enforcement.

Vision
Our vision is to be: -
"A world class intelligence agency. The navigator of the Force. A formidable pillar in keeping our nation safe and secure. A family of valued professionals working in and for our best Home."

Mission
Our mission is: -
To provide timely and useful criminal intelligence to support upholding the law, maintaining order and keeping the peace in the Republic of Singapore


Roles & Functions
We systematically employ the intelligence process to build up criminal intelligence that will help protect life and property, prevent crimes and disorder and detect and apprehend offenders.