Statute Details
- Title: Police Force Act — Renamed
- Jurisdiction: Singapore
- Act Code: PFA2004-S61-2001
- Legislation Type: Subsidiary legislation / legislative notification (as reflected in the extract)
- Current Status (as shown in extract): Current version as at 27 Mar 2026
- Key Instrument / Number: No. S 61
- Authorising Act (as shown in extract): Police Force Act (CHAPTER 235)
- Effective Date of Renaming: 9 February 2000
- Renamed Entity: Chartered Industries of Singapore Ltd, Auxiliary Police Force → Founders Industries (Pte) Ltd, Auxiliary Police Force
- Reference to enabling notification: Auxiliary Police Forces Notification (N 1), item (3)
- Document/Annotation references (as shown): [CP/S/27/5; MHA(PS) 12/5/01; AG/LEG/SL/235/97/1 Vol. 1]
What Is This Legislation About?
The instrument reflected in the extract is not a full re-enactment of the Police Force Act (Cap. 235). Instead, it is a renaming notification made under the Police Force Act framework. In plain terms, it records that a particular auxiliary police force organisation—previously known by one corporate name—has been renamed to a new corporate name, and that the new name takes effect from a specified date.
Auxiliary police forces in Singapore are typically established and recognised through a regulatory scheme under the Police Force Act. Such schemes ensure that auxiliary forces, which may support policing functions, are properly constituted and identifiable. When a corporate entity changes its name (for example, due to corporate restructuring, re-registration, or changes in ownership structure), the legal recognition and public identification of the auxiliary force must be updated so that the correct entity is associated with the auxiliary police force designation.
Accordingly, the practical purpose of this “Police Force Act — Renamed” instrument is to prevent confusion and ensure continuity: the auxiliary police force does not cease to exist merely because its corporate name changes. Rather, the notification clarifies that the auxiliary police force previously associated with the old name is now associated with the new name, effective from 9 February 2000.
What Are the Key Provisions?
1. The renaming and effective date. The core operative statement provides that “Chartered Industries of Singapore Ltd, Auxiliary Police Force” has been renamed as “Founders Industries (Pte) Ltd, Auxiliary Police Force” with effect from 9 February 2000. This is the central legal effect: it updates the name under which the auxiliary police force is publicly identified and recognised.
2. The legal basis for the notification. The instrument expressly states that it is made “with reference to item (3) of the Auxiliary Police Forces Notification (N 1).” This indicates that the Police Force Act provides the overarching statutory framework, while the Auxiliary Police Forces Notification (N 1) contains specific administrative or procedural provisions for recognising auxiliary police forces and for handling changes such as renaming. The renaming notification therefore functions as an administrative update within that framework.
3. “For general information” characterisation. The notification is framed as being “hereby notified for general information.” While this phrase is common in Singapore legislative notifications, it does not mean the instrument is legally irrelevant. Instead, it signals that the notification is intended to inform the public and relevant stakeholders of the change, and to ensure that the correct entity name is used in official and operational contexts. For practitioners, the “general information” framing typically supports the view that the instrument is declaratory/administrative in nature, but still carries legal consequences for identification and recognition.
4. Continuity of the auxiliary police force designation. Although the extract does not expressly say “the auxiliary police force remains the same entity,” the structure of the renaming implies continuity: the auxiliary police force is not described as being newly established; it is described as being renamed. This matters in practice for matters such as records, authorisations, internal governance, and any references in other documents, where the auxiliary force must be linked to the correct legal name.
How Is This Legislation Structured?
Based on the extract, the instrument is structured as a short legislative notification rather than a multi-part Act. It includes: (i) a title (“Police Force Act — Renamed”); (ii) status information (current version as at 27 Mar 2026); (iii) a timeline/version reference (showing No. S 61 and the date 09 Feb 2000); and (iv) the operative renaming statement.
There are no substantive “parts” or “sections” visible in the extract because the document is essentially an administrative notification. The key “structure” for legal interpretation is therefore not a section-by-section analysis, but the relationship between: (a) the Police Force Act (Cap. 235) as the enabling statute; (b) the Auxiliary Police Forces Notification (N 1) as the specific instrument referenced for the renaming mechanism; and (c) this renaming notification (No. S 61) as the concrete update to the name of the auxiliary police force entity.
Who Does This Legislation Apply To?
This renaming notification applies to the specific auxiliary police force entity identified in the instrument. In the extract, the relevant entity is “Chartered Industries of Singapore Ltd, Auxiliary Police Force,” which is renamed to “Founders Industries (Pte) Ltd, Auxiliary Police Force.” The notification is therefore directed at the corporate entity and the auxiliary police force designation associated with it.
In practical terms, the notification also affects third parties who rely on the official naming of auxiliary police forces—such as government departments, counterparties in memoranda of understanding, procurement or contracting parties, and internal compliance officers—because they must use the correct legal name after the effective date. For lawyers advising on documentation, references to the auxiliary force should be updated to reflect the renamed entity, particularly in contexts where the name is used to identify the responsible organisation.
Why Is This Legislation Important?
Even though the instrument is short, it is important because auxiliary police forces operate within a regulated framework. Corporate name changes can create legal and administrative uncertainty if not properly reflected in official notifications. The renaming notification ensures that the auxiliary police force remains properly identifiable and that references to the auxiliary force in legal and administrative records correspond to the correct legal entity.
From an enforcement and compliance perspective, correct naming matters. If an auxiliary police force is referenced under its old name in operational documents, training records, or authorisation-related materials, it may lead to practical difficulties—such as misdirected communications, mismatched records, or confusion over who is authorised to act. By providing an official public notification, the instrument reduces the risk of such errors.
For practitioners, the key takeaway is that this notification should be treated as a legally relevant update to the auxiliary police force’s public/legal identity. When advising on matters involving the auxiliary police force—whether in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, or drafting of agreements—lawyers should ensure that the entity name used aligns with the notification and the effective date (9 February 2000). This is especially relevant when dealing with historical documents: the old name may appear in earlier records, but the legal identity after renaming is the new name.
Related Legislation
- Police Force Act (Cap. 235)
- Auxiliary Police Forces Notification (N 1) (referenced as the enabling notification, item (3))
- Chartered Industries of Singapore Ltd / Founders Industries (Pte) Ltd, Auxiliary Police Force (as identified in the renaming notification)
Source Documents
This article provides an overview of the Police Force Act — Renamed for legal research and educational purposes. It does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the official text for authoritative provisions.