Singapore Police Force Launches Year-Long Campaign Encouraging Public to Report Sexual Crimes

The Singapore Police Force has launched a year-long national campaign titled “Set the Standard” to combat the rising incidence of sexual crimes, including outrage of modesty and voyeurism. By focusing on high-traffic areas such as public transport, shopping malls, and entertainment outlets, the initiative encourages victims and bystanders to take proactive measures against offenders. The campaign aims to foster a culture of collective responsibility, ensuring that the public feels empowered to report incidents immediately to enhance community safety and deter potential criminal behavior across the island.

• The initiative, named “Set the Standard,” specifically targets crimes such as outrage of modesty and voyeurism in public settings.
• Police statistics indicate a notable increase in sexual crimes reported at shopping malls and on public transportation networks.
• Strategic partnerships with transport operators like SMRT and SBS Transit, as well as mall management groups, have been established to increase outreach.
• The campaign utilizes posters equipped with QR codes to provide the public with quick and direct access to police reporting channels.
• Bystanders are encouraged to “set the standard” by intervening safely or alerting authorities when witnessing suspicious or criminal acts.

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