Police Emergency Services: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to access immediate police assistance for crimes and public safety issues in Singapore.
This service provides immediate assistance from the police when you are facing a crime or a situation involving public safety.
Who it's for
This service is available to anyone currently located in Singapore. Regardless of your status or where you are staying, if you are in the country and require urgent help from the police, you qualify to use this emergency line.
What you get
When you contact this service, you receive immediate police assistance. This is designed for urgent situations where there is a crime in progress or a direct threat to public safety. The goal is to provide a rapid response to help manage dangerous or illegal activities as they are happening.
What it costs you
There is no cost to use this service. It is entirely free for anyone to call to request emergency help.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is that this specific service is strictly for emergencies. You should only use this line when there is an immediate threat or a crime currently taking place. If you need to file a report for something that is not an emergency—such as a past incident that does not require an immediate response—you should not use the emergency line. Instead, you should visit the official police website to submit a non-urgent report. Using the emergency line for non-urgent matters can prevent help from reaching people in life-threatening situations.
How to apply
- Determine if the situation is an immediate emergency or a public safety threat.
- Dial the emergency number provided by the Singapore Police Force.
- Clearly explain the situation to the operator and provide your exact location.
- Follow all instructions given by the emergency responder while you wait for assistance.