Over 600 take part in multi-agency security exercise at RTS Link Woodlands North station
SINGAPORE, Nov 14 — More than 600 personnel from various agencies took part in a two-day exercise to test their readiness in responding to public security incidents at the upcoming RTS Link Woodlands North station.
Exercise Quicksilver 12 was jointly conducted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore Civil Defence Force and Land Transport Authority from Nov 11 to 12.
It was aimed at assessing the agencies’ operational readiness, response capabilities and coordination ahead of the RTS Link’s operational launch.
Participants included officers from the four agencies, as well as personnel from Certis Cisco and SMRT.
They were put through a series of simulated public security incidents that required agencies to coordinate their responses, make timely decisions and deploy resources effectively.
Exercise culminates in simulated hostage situationThe exercise culminated in a coordinated tactical operation to resolve a simulated hostage situation at the station.
The scenario tested the agencies’ ability to work together in managing evolving threats and bringing the situation to a safe resolution.
The SPF said it would continue working with Government agencies and key stakeholders to strengthen inter-agency coordination and operational preparedness.
Such exercises are part of efforts to ensure a swift and coordinated response to public security incidents, particularly at critical transport infrastructure.
