Note from Director, Singapore Prison Service

In the blink of an eye, we are already six months into a new year. It has been an eventful six months for the Singapore Prison Service. After much hard work, the first Cluster of our new Changi Prison Complex (CPC) was fully operational in April. This represents a new phase in the history of the Singapore Prison Service. My staff face many challenges in adjusting to a new working environment, operating technologically advanced security systems, and most of all, working in a cluster management system. A flexible mind, and the ability to adapt to new experiences are our strongest allies in facing the challenges ahead. In a society where change is the only constant, it is essential for us to be able to change our mindsets to keep up with and to complement the changing environment. I am sure this applies to all of us as much as it does to my staff working in the new Cluster of the CPC.

I should like to thank Hong Kong Correctional Services Department for their warmth and excellent organisation of the 23^rd APCCA last December. This year, it is Singapore’s turn to host the annual Conference from 3 - 8 October. The 24^th APCCA will be quite different from previous runs. We hope the revised Conference format will encourage and facilitate more in-depth knowledge-sharing amongst participants. You will also visit our new Cluster in the CPC, with its many unique features. My staff and I extend a warm welcome to you in advance. We look forward to a fruitful Conference together.