Section 65C

The Minister may in writing appoint an individual (who may or may not be a public officer) to be a civilian police assistant to assist police officers in maintaining peace and good order in any particular area in Singapore.

The Minister may, for any reason that appears to the Minister to be sufficient, at any time revoke an individual’s appointment as a civilian police assistant.

The Commissioner must issue to each civilian police assistant an identification card, which must be carried at all times by the civilian police assistant when exercising powers under any provision in this Act or in any other written law.

A civilian police assistant whose appointment as such ceases must return any identification card issued to him or her under subsection (3) to the Commissioner.

A civilian police assistant is to be issued with such accoutrements or equipment, or such description of accoutrements or equipment, as the Commissioner may determine to be necessary for the effectual discharge of the duties of a civilian police assistant, such as but not limited to batons.

A civilian police assistant is not a member of the Police Force.

An individual who is appointed as a civilian police assistant under subsection (1) does not, by virtue only of the appointment, become an employee or agent of the Government.