And turn!
Can or not?
Hi guys, welcome back to another episode of The Part Timer.
Today, we’re at Home Team Academy.
- We have the fittest, the most muscular person today. - Me.
Today, you'll be undergoing police training at SPF's Training Command,
which is at Home Team Academy.
Are you ready?
I am ready to serve the nation today, like how I was ready to make sushi.
Who do I look for?
- ASP Khairul Azmi. Go. - Okay.
- Bye. - Goodbye.
Okay, we go home.
Hello. You’re ASP Khairul right?
- Yes, and you are Sew right? - Yes.
Alright. Welcome to the Home Team Academy. We also call it HTA.
I’m from the emergency response team, located at Jurong Police Division.
What does ASP stand for?
It stands for Assistant Superintendent of Police.
- So that’s your rank? - Yes, that’s currently my rank.
I thought it stands for a serious policeman or something.
- A special policeman, perhaps. - Yes!
What will I be doing today?
We have prepared for you some of the training, such as the dojo,
where we will be doing some police tactics.
We'll be doing a bit of live firing and a VR experience.
Last but not least, we'll be doing the obstacle course as well.
Do you need to be fit to be a police officer?
As you go through the training (sessions), we will eventually train you to be fit.
Okay, because I am not fit.
The last time I worked out was during circuit breaker,
when everybody had nothing to do,
and they follow Chloe Ting’s workouts.
You know Chloe Ting?
I think I need to go and check.
- Shall we do it? - Yes.
Do I need to change?
Yes, you do. Here you go.
Thank you.
Alright, I’ll wait for you to change out.
Got the feels?
Are you all ready to call me mam?
(PD) You look like you’re from secondary school NPCC.
That’s not what I’m going for.
I'm going for the policewoman vibes.
Currently, we have arrived at the dojo.
This is the place where our officers will learn
some of the basic police contact tactics,
which you’ll also be learning today.
Why is there a ninja over here?
Okay, so this ninja is a dummy,
where you can actually learn how to strike and kick.
Oh, so I can (hit it)?
You can vent your anger if you want to.
- Now? - Sure, why not? Give it a go.
Ouch.
So if let’s say my attacker is this size.
- I can (manage)? - With the right techniques, you can.
- You want to give it a try? - Now?
Okay, so you're going to teach me some tactics today right?
Yeah, correct.
- Maybe I just show you what I know for now. - Okay.
Because this is the most vulnerable point right? Is this enough?
Not for SPF.
And, turn!
Can or not?
La la la la la.
Hey! What are you doing?
(*karate chop sounds*)
This is not supposed to happen.
Pull.
Then you strike.
- I slap? - Not slap, palm strike.
I thought slap.
Okay la la la, nice hair.
Stay down!!!
I said your hair nice right?
You wanted to hit me is it?
Sew, you'll be going through the usage of firearms.
It is important for our officers
to know when and how the usage of firearms is justified.
The whole point of using it is to protect members of the public,
as well as the officers themselves.
I believe you have met Senior Staff Sergeant Wan,
who has given you a safety briefing, in the usage of a simulated firearm.
Yes, he went through the three rules with me.
I also remember the stance and how to hold and aim (the firearm).
Without further ado,
I’ll hand you over to Senior Staff Sergeant Wan,
who will guide you through the entire usage of a firearm.
I wish you all the best and good luck.
Once you are ready to fire, finger into the trigger guard.
Woah!
Did I get it?
(I shot) the stomach.
Usually, what do you all aim for?
We aim for the centre.
Good job!
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
Add marksmanship or something.
Lunch time!
Yes, it’s finally lunch time.
How’s training so far?
Did you go through whatever I went through so far?
I did. Throughout my nine months of training,
it was part of the programme.
How long have you been in the Police Force?
I've been in the force coming up to seven years already.
Straight after army,
I was actually working in the finance industry.
I made a career switch to join the Police Force.
So when you studied, is it related to finance stuff?
Since you did finance before this.
I had a degree in banking and finance.
The good thing about SPF is that
they do not look at what you study.
So regardless of the degree you have, it's possible to apply.
So what do they look for?
They are looking at candidates who have the heart and the right mindset.
Being on the frontlines, what was the most memorable incident?
Dealing with a subject holding two knives against a family member.
Eventually, we got the family member out safely,
and the best part is that we managed to pacify the aggressor
to lay the weapons down.
No one was hurt,
and that's our main goal,
is to ensure that everyone is safe.
Knowing the fact that you are able to make a difference to people's lives,
when they need your help,
that's the driving force I have.
You get to experience new things.
Like today. Today’s a different day, because you’re filming this.
Yes, exactly.
Tomorrow I'll be back in my uniform,
protecting and serving the nation.
Eat more while you can.
Okay Sew,
we are now at the virtual reality on-scene investigation training systems.
Virtual reality? So I have to wear the (goggles)?
Yes, that virtual reality goggles.
This is just the first stage for them
to understand the thought processes of dealing with a crime scene.
So this way you protect not just the trainees, but also the crime scene.
That's correct.
I will hand you over to the systems expert, Inspector Noella,
who will guide you through the entire system.
Hi, how are you?
I am good. I am excited.
Is excited the word to use when investigating a crime scene?
I'm looking forward to investigate a crime scene.
Yeah, so you're going to take photographs,
dusts for fingerprints and seize the item.
- Do I have to catch the bad person? - No.
They already escaped.
Okay Sew, now we can begin with our first case
that you are going to attend.
Oh my god! Is this Tampines?
Maywater Dr? Is there such a place?
There are even cracks on the ground. Good job.
- Okay, focus. - I’m a bit dizzy, sorry.
Now, you are a police officer.
So now you need to know what kind of case are you going to attend?
Yes. The title is housebreaking and theft.
A resident was shocked to discover that his unit was ajar.
His gold necklace was stolen from his wardrobe.
Oh my god.
Oh!
Okay, this is the ransacked room.
So you don’t go inside first because you might tamper with the evidence.
So now you need to take photographs of the crime scene.
I’m good with cameras, don’t worry,
but I'm good with actual cameras, not the controller.
- The first photo will be, - Outside?
the photo of the door.
- I need a wide angle shot. - Yes.
So before you take photographs of the crime scene,
what do you need to do?
I know. I need to look for fingerprints.
No, not yet. You can’t dust for fingerprints first
because you’re going to tamper with the evidence.
- So what must you do? - Tag.
Yes, tagging.
I think hammer, because who keeps a hammer in their bedroom?
Not my family.
You are moving.
No! I touched it.
Hopefully this family keeps their hammer in the bedroom.
What else do you think (is evidence)?
The screwdriver.
So what's next?
Fingerprint.
Where do you think you will touch?
The door handle.
Found it!
Okay, good job!
Found it.
Okay, so what's next?
- What's next is to- - The final step.
It’s to bag the items.
First, I need to wear gloves.
Actually, when you dust for fingerprints,
you must be wearing gloves already.
Oh no, lucky this is VR.
Okay, got it.
A screwdriver.
Good job.
Alright, so you bagged all the sharp objects already right?
So you have done your job as a police officer.
You are done.
- Wow. - Good job.
For the next training segment,
we have the police standard obstacle course, also known as PSOC.
It reflects the various obstacles a police officer may encounter
when they are actually chasing a suspect within the neighbourhoods.
I’ll invite our trainer, Sergeant Zamri,
who will walk you through the course and show you how it’s done.
I'm going to start my PSOC now.
Let's go.
Alright, remember to push off.
Alright, let's go.
Okay.
Alright.
Police! Move back.
Oh my god. It’s a bit far.
I'm actually not scared of heights.
I'm just scared jumping off heights.
Do you want me to jump first, then you go down?
Okay.
I go down first.
3, 2, 1.
Can gather the sand? Because you landed on the sand, thank you.
1, 2, 3.
- Yeah! - I did it!
- I feel like crying, I don’t know why. - Here.
That was a bit scary.
Sorry, the pavement is here.
- All the way. - I did it.
Finish.
Good job.
Pose.
Okay, good job, Sew.
Really good job.
Not just me,
good job to you all also,
because you all ran after me.
Good job, everybody.
How was it?
Wow. Okay.
I have to say,
if it wasn't for today's shoot,
I wouldn't have experienced quite a few things.
For example, firing the simulated firearm.
It’s actually a lot of hard work.
The most challenging part of the day
is obviously the Police Standard Obstacle Course.
I’m very proud of myself for jumping off,
even though I took around 10 minutes.
I was also quite amazed with how
they implement technology into their training.
For example, the VROSI training system.
It’s very hands on. I’m able to grab a lot of things using the VR controller.
I also realised that it’s very important,
because right from the start, I messed up.
I forgot to wear my gloves,
then I touched the hammer.
So I realised they really need this for new poeple like me.
I thought to be a police officer right?
You need to be not say tall, but at least have some muscles or be athletic.
I just thought someone like me cannot (be a police officer),
but as proven today, it’s possible.
There might be struggles.
I might take a long time but can is can.
So if I can, you also can.
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Bye!
Wait, no. Before we say bye,
the most important thing, where is my payment?
That's what we do every time.
I literally bought this for $1 during lunch just now.
Wait, I jumped down.
I jumped down just now from the very high storey.
I stayed there for 10 minutes!
This has never happened before.
We always give payment guys.