Responsive Measures in Managing Transnational Terrorism

Responsive measures help countries to be prepared to deal with transnational terrorists attacks or harm brought about by such acts if they occur.

Example

• Frequent exercises are held by the Singapore Police Force and the Singapore Civil Defence Force to test their contingency plans for acts of terrorism
• Exercise Heartbeat held annually
• Home Team agencies work with the community and private corporations to prepare them to deal with a range of security threats
• Exercise Northstar tests the Whole-of-Government ability to respond to emergency scenarios
• Raise public awareness on the threat of terrorism
• Emphasises the need for continued vigilance

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• Better equipped with the skills and knowledge about what to do during a terrorist attack
• Singaporeans will stay united and work towards reducing negative impact of terrorist threats by responding swiftly and effectively as the exercises have prepared them for