Singapore to step up its strategy to counter terrorism as threat of attack rises: Shanmugam
Published Fri, Mar 18, 2016 · 10:14 AM
[SINGAPORE] A major upgrade of Singapore's strategy to counter terrorism is in the works, at a time when the threat of an attack is at the highest level it has ever been.
CCTV coverage will be expanded considerably across the island, stringent measures are being studied for buildings and major events, and dedicated police emergency response teams will be formed to react swiftly to attacks.
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