RETIRED POLICE PERSONNEL (Assistance to secure new job)

Mr Chia Shi Teck asked the Minister for Home Affairs (a) how many police personnel retired yearly at the age of 45 from 1989 to 1993; (b) how many of them remain in the job market; and (c) how does his Ministry help them secure a new job.

Mr Wong Kan Seng: a) Between 1989 and 1993, a total of 1329 police officers retired at the age of 45. The breakdown by year is as follows: Year No. of Officers 1989 202 1990 167 1991 297 1992 356 1993 307

b) Out of the 1329 officers, 1197 or 90% sought and were granted permission to accept offers from the job market.

c) Police have a job placement scheme for retiring officers run by their Welfare Division. Retired officers who wish to seek employment can register with the scheme, indicating the type of jobs they prefer. Their names are then submitted to interested companies for their consideration and selection. Most officers who applied through this job placement scheme were successful in finding employment.