Final Extension Given on OBSE and PRSF Modules by 31 Dec 2026

Following the SITC 03/2025 meeting held on 3 Nov 2025, the SITC has
endorsed a one-year extension for the completion timeline of the
Operate Basic Security Equipment (OBSE) and Perform Remote
Surveillance Function (PRSF) modules for Security Officers (SOs) and
Senior Security Officers (SSOs) respectively. The revised completion
deadline is now 31 Dec 2026.

Please note that completion of these modules remains mandatory for
continued deployment from 1 Jan 2027 onwards. This represents a final
extension, no further deadline extensions will be considered.

Training Requirements by 31 Dec 2026:

 * Existing SOs: TSC Access Control Management - OBSE module
* Existing SSOs: TSC Security Surveillance Management - PRSF module

We would appreciate your assistance in reminding the relevant security
officers to complete their respective modules well in advance of the
deadline. Early completion will enable them to secure their preferred
training slots and avoid any last-minute scheduling challenges.

Thank you.

ACSA Exco

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Coping with COVID-19

5 Feb 2022

Dear Service Buyers,

The Association of Certified Security Agencies (ACSA) would like to wish all of you a Blessed and Prosperous Year of the Water Tiger!

It’s our fervent hope and trust that this message finds you and your team well.

MOH figures have shown a marked increase in the number of Covid 19 cases in the past weeks. This is expected to escalate further in the coming days.

In most situations, those infected with Covid 19 are not required to return to their workplaces so as not to affect fellow colleagues who may come into contact with them. Most employers have acknowledged the results of the ART. No formal Medical Certificates are required in such situations.

Another group of employees are those who have to care for their aged or incapacitated kin whilst they themselves are recuperating from Covid 19.

Based on the foregoing situations, our security officers hired by our members are required to stay away from their work location to either recuperate or attend to their kin.

Our Security Agencies have structured Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to ensure minimal disruptions to their deployment strategies. However, our security agencies are overwhelmed by the flaring number of Covid 19 cases, which are not within the control of the Security Agencies.

These unprecedented circumstances have unfortunately rendered some of our Security Agencies not being able to fulfil their contractual obligations.

From what we understand, our Security Agencies have endeavoured to provide sufficient manpower to avoid compromising the security outcomes. This may not always be possible due to the trying and pressing circumstances.

We seek the indulgence of our Service Buyers like you or your appointed Managing Agents to exercise your unfettered discretion and tamper the contractual agreements with compassion as we journey through these tumultuous times. We seek your indulgence to hold conversations with our members and provide waiver of such conditions to create a viable working relationship.

We humbly request your indiscretion as we wade through the rough and treacherous journey affected by these tough medical inclement conditions.

Yours sincerely

John Vijayan Vasavan
President
Association of Certified Security Agencies

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ACSA Membership Drive

ACSA is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

As part of the silver jubilee celebrations, ACSA has decided to waive the entrance fees of $500 for all new members. New members need to pay only the annual fees of $400 for Ordinary members and $300 for Associate members.

If you know of any security agencies or vendors who are keen to be part of a premier security association ACSA, they can download the application from our website www.ACSA.sg or email secretariat@acsa.sg to request for the membership form.

Our membership drive ends on 31 Dec 2022.

Please share with your associates and contacts.

Yours faithfully,

A. S . Nair
Chair
Membership Standing Committee
ACSA

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ACSA Calendar of Events – November 2021

Date of EventTimeEventPartner
9 Nov 20213:00PMWebinar on Protection of OfficersMHA
Knowledge Tree
10 Nov 20212:00PMWebinar on PDPAStraits Interactive
12 Nov 2021TBCAnnouncement of Revised PWMMOM
2:00PMSIC Joint Townhall on revised PWM SalaryACSA
SAS
USE
16 Nov 20213:00PMWebinar on Protection of OfficersMHA
Leacov
18 Nov 2021Webinar on Fair EmploymentTAFEP
19 Nov 20214:30PMACSA Members Dialogue with Minister of ManpowerMOM
23 Nov 20213:00PMWebinar on Protection of OfficersMHA
CCCP
24 Nov 20212:00PMWebinar on PDPAStraits Interactive
24-26 Nov 202110:00AM – 6:00PMSSA
Sale of ACSA OBC Guidebooks
Membership Drive
CEMS
USE
26 Nov 20212:00PMOBC ConferenceCEM
USE
30 Nov 20213:00PMWebinar on Protection of OfficersMHA
Knowledge Tree