SHAW MENG CHNG
Summary
I am currently a police trainer with the Home Team Academy. I impart knowledge and policing skills to the national servicemen who are new to policing. I have vast experience as I have been to various postings within the Singapore Police Force. In my 18 years of service, I rose from a junior police officer to a senior police officer. I was formerly a patrol officer, a senior investigation officer and a team leader. The areas of my expertise are criminal investigations and frontline policing. I am able to overcome stressful and fast-paced environment. I am also able to handle various kind of emergency incidents, investigate into complex cases and manage a team of police officers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Course Manager
Singapore Police Force
04.2023 - Current
- Take charge of National Servicemen squads during their residential training
- Impart policing knowledge through lessons and train them to be operational ready
- Currently a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Interview for Basic Training School. Apart of teaching law lessons to own squad, SME needs to conduct interview lessons to whole cohort.
- Oversees the well-being of the National Servicemen and develop them to their fullest capabilities such as their physical and knowledge aspect.
Senior Investigation Officer in Intellectual Property Rights Offences (Criminal Investigation Department)
Singapore Police Force
11.2019 - 04.2023
- Planning of complex operations and raids to ensure evidence, safety of officers and prosecution will not be compromised.
- Liaise with internal and external stake holders such as brand protection agents in local and abroad as well as legal representatives to ensure a successful conviction case.
- Sound in complex investigation best practices, sops, guidelines, policies, and investigation were conducted with the strictest guidelines.
- Able to read and analyse complex transactions in bank statements or documents to in syndicate cases.
- Able to map out complex transactions and evidence related to complex cases such as using STRO reports.
- Verified compliance with codes and documented findings.
- Produced comprehensive investigative reports and official correspondence for criminal prosecution.
- Worked with law enforcement, prosecutors and company representatives to handle caseload.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
Team Leader of Neighbourhood Police Centre
Singapore Police Force
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Strong leadership in managing a team of 25 police officers to achieve organisation's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Provide guidance to officers in investigation techniques (interview of witnesses, victims and subjects) and handling of cases according to SOPs
- Lead and positively influenced the team to achieve the best team award
- Provide guidance to officers with presentations in statement taking, training on latest SOPs, collection of evidence and appreciation of evidential data
- Investigate into officer's disciplinary issues within team and submit appropriate recommendation to management
- Involved in recruitment of police officers by conducting panel interview sessions
- To sieve out the right candidates with the correct judgement.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
Sponsor Studies by MHA
Singapore Police Force
08.2013 - 08.2016
- In depth analysis of global criminal justice systems and security perspectives
- In depth analysis of criminology data and research methodologies
- Able to conduct research using scientific methods in relation to real life security issues
Investigation Officer
Singapore Police Force
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Equipped with updated knowledge in legal system and au fait in complex investigation policies, standards, processes, and procedures
- Able to multitask and work in fast-paced environment as often need to handle multiple cases and meet tight deadline at the same time to maintain a 100% solvency rate
- Obtained evidence through direct records reviews and conducted interviews with complainants, suspects and policyholders.
- Able to work independently and without supervision with highest integrity when handling of valuable items/information
- Reach out and build good relationship with internal or external stakeholders
- Able to maintain tip top investigation standards which are acceptable by the management.
Patrol Officer
Singapore Police Force
12.2006 - 11.2010
- Attend to incidents and conduct on scene investigation
- Resolve complex issues at first instant
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Knowledge in various aspects of criminal/civil cases for referral to the correct departments.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Criminology And Security Studies
University of Liverpool
Singapore Insitute Of Technology08.2016
Diploma in Microelectronics - Diploma in Microelectronics
Temasek Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnics04.2006
National ITE Certificate in Electronics (Instrumentation) - Electronics
ITE East Bedok
Bedok ITE01.2002
Skills
- In depth knowledge in policing, scene management skills, detection of crimes, collection of evidence and ability to handle civil and criminal matters
- In depth knowledge in complex investigation procedures, processes, standards, report writing and legal system
- Able to multitask and meet tough deadline with no compromised in investigation standards
- Strong leadership in leading a team to meet organisation's KPIs
- Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders such as legal representatives, brand protection agents with both local and in APAC regions
Awards
2007 - Team Commendation by Commander
2009 - Certificate of Appreciation for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
2010- Certificate of Appreciation for Singapore Youth Olympics Games
2010- Probationer Competency Assessment Officer Course
2010- Excellent Teamwork and Devotion to Duty (Commendation) by Commissioner of Police
2010- Assistant Investigation Officer Course
2011- Senior Investigation Officer Workshop
2011- Team Commendation by Commissioner of Police
2012- Investigation Officer Course
2012- Commander's Award for Outstanding Arrest
2012- The Singapore Police Service Good Service Medal (5 years)
2013- MHA'S Operational Excellence Award (Team)- 2 Awards
2013- Team Testimonial by Commissioner of Police
2013- Commander's Award for Outstanding Arrests- 3 Awards
2013- Awarded Sponsorship Studies by Ministry of Home Affairs (BA in Criminology and Security)
2017- The Singapore Police Long Service & Good Conduct (10 years) Medal
2018- Commander' Award for Operational Excellence Award for Q2 and Q4
2018- Lead a team of officer to achieve Best Team Award in Jurong West NPC
2019- Panel Interviewer Course
2020- Certificate of Appreciation for Covid-19 (Dedicated Officer for Contact Tracing)
2020- Director CID Award for Excellence Teamwork and Dedication to Duty- 4 Awards
2021- Director CID Award for Excellence Teamwork and Dedication to Duty
2021- Certificate of Award for SPF Service Champion- 2 Awards
2022- Director CID Award for Excellence Teamwork and Dedication/Devotion to Duty- 5 Awards
2022- Director CID Award for Dedication, Devotion to Duty and Consistently Maintaining a High Standard of Performance
2022- The Singapore Police Service Long Service Award (15 years)
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Course Manager
Singapore Police Force
04.2023 - Current
Senior Investigation Officer in Intellectual Property Rights Offences (Criminal Investigation Department)
Singapore Police Force
11.2019 - 04.2023
Team Leader of Neighbourhood Police Centre
Singapore Police Force
08.2017 - 11.2019
Sponsor Studies by MHA
Singapore Police Force
08.2013 - 08.2016
Investigation Officer
Singapore Police Force
11.2010 - 08.2013
Patrol Officer
Singapore Police Force
12.2006 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - BA in Criminology And Security Studies
University of Liverpool
Diploma in Microelectronics - Diploma in Microelectronics
Temasek Polytechnic
National ITE Certificate in Electronics (Instrumentation) - Electronics
ITE East Bedok
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