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The Home Team

The Home Team today comprises the Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters, 7 Home Team Departments and 3 Statutory Boards, each highly specialised and professional in its functional domain.

Last updated 26 September 2025

Ministry Headquarters

Ministry of Home Affairs Headquarters (MHQ)

Departments

Singapore Police Force (SPF)

Internal Security Department (ISD)

Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

Home Team Academy (HTA)

Statutory boards

Home Team Science and Technology (HTX)

Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)

Yellow Ribbon Singapore (YRSG)