Prison News October 2025

This edition takes you on a journey to first discover Singapore Prison Service's continued progress in strategic advancement and innovation, moving on to celebrate key milestones achieved by our Captains of Lives (COLs). Finally, we also highlight SPS’s growing role in contributing to global corrections.

Find out more about SPS-YRSG Corporate Advance 2025 – the first of its kind to combine strategic workplan sharing with public outreach, and experience the spirit of creativity and problem-solving showcased at our annual iDARE Make-A-Pitch competition. Read about the inaugural Evidence-Informed Drug Rehabilitation and Prevention Workshop, where we’ll offer you a window into the valuable insights on drug rehabilitation shared by correctional experts.

Our COLs are the cornerstone of SPS – this edition follows our Prison Officer Course trainees in their journey into becoming the next generation of COLs, before inviting you to join us in congratulating the COLs whose exceptional commitment and dedication earned them well-deserved recognition at the SPS Promotion Ceremony 2025.

Last but not least, uncover SPS’s emerging role and commitment towards advancing global corrections – from SPEAR’s experience and achievements at the Mock Prison Riot 2025, to bilateral engagements with international correctional practitioners.

As we enter the final quarter of 2025, these stories reflect SPS's ongoing dedication to excellence and innovation – demonstrating our continued efforts to nurture our staff and strengthen correctional practices, both locally and globally. Happy reading!

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