Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response
| Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 December 1977 – present |
| Country | Singapore |
| Type | Correctional emergency response team |
| Role | Law enforcement Riot control Direct action Hostage rescue |
| Part of | Singapore Prison Service |
| Headquarters | Changi Prison |
| Abbreviation | SPEAR |
| Structure | |
| Size | 70 officers (October 2024) |
The Singapore Prisons Emergency Action Response (SPEAR) is a correctional emergency response team within the Singapore Prison Service (SPS).
SPEAR is a highly trained elite force that is deployed in various high risk special operations and prepared to quell any riots or fights within the prisons. It assists SPS officers in handling non-compliant inmates, intervening when necessary. Their expertise lies in using softer options like beanbag rounds and soft projectiles. They also share their tactics and insights with other Home Team units, as only SPEAR has this unique expertise.
As of October 2024, SPEAR claims that 70 officers are assigned to the unit. It is based at Changi Prison.