Security Officer of the Year
Security Officers’ Day Awards 2026
Security Officer of the Year
The highest individual honour in the security profession — awarded to officers whose vigilance, judgement and service set the standard the whole industry aspires to.
Abdullah Alumal Alimchandani
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Over 1 year and 9 months with LTA Ops Stallion, SSO Abdullah has consistently demonstrated professionalism, leadership and operational effectiveness beyond his rank. His screening technique is sharp and thorough, and he handles challenging commuter interactions with the right balance of firmness and tact. Since Singapore's enhanced vaping enforcement initiative launched on 18 August 2025, his team achieved 198 detections — one featured in national media — with SSO Abdullah recording the highest individual detection rate on the team. As team leader of three, he leads by example: on 4–5 May 2026 he led the detection of a commuter carrying a flick knife with no lawful purpose at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, earning a formal commendation from LTA. His integrity extends beyond enforcement — in January 2026 a member of the public wrote in to commend him after he returned a lost wallet to the Passenger Service Counter at Punggol MRT Station. Operationally sharp, personally principled and a genuine leader, he is a most deserving recipient.
Vignesvaran Nagamuthu
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During a recent medical emergency at the hotel, SSO Vignes rendered immediate assistance — performing CPR and administering an AED when the casualty collapsed. His prompt response, sense of urgency and professionalism greatly supported the ERT team's effective handling of the situation. His immediate intervention during a critical incident directly contributed to an effective emergency response and upheld the trust placed in the team, reflecting a high level of dedication and commitment.
Gugan
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On 2 October 2025, SSO Gugan was part of a coordinated response involving the BPRO Command Centre (BCC) and Ground Operations during a critical incident at Westgate involving a member of the public in distress. Deployed to the Level 5 Wonderland escalator area — where an individual was exhibiting suicidal behaviour at the edge of a corridor railing, posing an imminent risk of self-harm — he supported ground operations by helping maintain situational control and keeping the area secured for safe engagement. Working closely with fellow officers and the command centre, he provided essential support in maintaining perimeter safety and readiness for escalation, contributing to a controlled and stable environment. Following successful de-escalation, the individual was safely transferred to the Singapore Police Force and conveyed to the Institute of Mental Health for further care. His calm approach, teamwork and operational support were integral to the incident's successful resolution.
Mageswari Rajan
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On 2 October 2025, through close collaboration between the BPRO Command Centre (BCC) and Ground Operations, SE Mageswari demonstrated exceptional composure, empathy and professionalism in responding to a critical incident at Westgate. While on site-visit duty, she and a response officer were swiftly deployed to an individual exhibiting suicidal behaviour at the Level 5 Wonderland escalator area, where the subject was squatting at the edge of a corridor railing at imminent risk of self-harm. She played a key role in coordinating the immediate securing of the area and ensuring the safety of the individual and surrounding public. Working in close coordination with the response team and BCC, she supported the structured management of the incident while maintaining clear situational awareness and keeping communication between command centre and ground officers effective and timely. Once stabilised, the individual was safely handed over to the Singapore Police Force and conveyed to the Institute of Mental Health for further care. The client at Westgate commended the officers for their effective, well-executed response. Her professionalism, teamwork and steady presence during a highly sensitive situation contributed significantly to its safe resolution, reflecting the highest standards of professionalism and compassion.
Sakiladevy
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On 2 October 2025, SS Sakiladevy demonstrated strong situational awareness and teamwork in supporting the response to a critical incident at Westgate involving a member of the public exhibiting suicidal behaviour. Working in close coordination with the BPRO Command Centre (BCC) and ground response officers, she contributed to the timely management of the incident at the Level 5 Wonderland escalator area, where the individual was observed at the edge of a corridor railing at imminent risk of self-harm. She supported critical communication and coordination between command and ground teams, ensuring updates were relayed accurately and promptly and that response actions were carried out in a structured, controlled manner. She remained actively engaged in escalation procedures until the individual was safely de-escalated and handed over to the Singapore Police Force, before being conveyed to the Institute of Mental Health for further care. Her professionalism, attentiveness and strong sense of responsibility played an important supporting role in the successful resolution of the incident, reflecting effective teamwork and operational discipline in a high-pressure environment.
Stanley S/O J Alexander Vincent
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SSO Stanley joined Tiger Hong Security in 2020 and rose to Site-In-Charge of a 497-unit condominium, managing the site with excellence on reduced manpower. This year he demonstrated exceptional character under pressure. When a resident verbally abused him for refusing unauthorised access, he remained calm and professional, upholding procedures without compromise. During a medical emergency, he assisted paramedics and comforted a distressed mother, going beyond his duties. His defining moment came during a fire at Block 60: Stanley detected the smoke, confirmed the fire and led door-to-door evacuations through smoke-filled corridors, getting residents to safety while coordinating with SCDF — and stayed on-site after his shift ended to ensure residents were cared for. He embodies professionalism, integrity and an unwavering commitment to safety.