Meet the people keeping NDP 2026 safe
A multi-agency security team is managing the safety operations for Singapore's 2026 National Day Parade at the National Stadium. The operation involves coordinating various security forces to handle large crowds and complex venue logistics.
Why it matters
Effective security management for large-scale national events is critical for public safety and national stability.
Senior Lieutenant-Colonel Leonard Lim heads the Command and Control Group 2, which oversees the planning and execution of safety and security operations for the National Day Parade.
Listen Summarise About 60 personnel from multiple agencies monitor CCTV feeds and oversee security at the National Stadium for NDP 2026, facing challenges due to the larger venue and more entry points. Senior Lieutenant Colonel Leonard Lim leads the team, tackling the challenge of managing crowd flow efficiently while ensuring thorough security checks. Second Sergeant Shekar Ritvik and his team prioritise assisting spectators with mobility issues. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Inside a room at the National Stadium, dozens of eyes are fixed on a wall of glowing screens.
About 60 personnel work side by side in what serves as the nerve centre for safety and security operations at the National Day Parade .
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