Technology Crime Forensic Branch (TCFB)

Luke1976 SG

alwaysbemybaby SG

must pass IPPT

anfuni SG

Anyone knows any info regarding this branch? I am currently studying a Masters degree in computer forensics and quite keen to work in this line.

From what I read in SPF Annual, I think they are part of the CID unit. So if I want to qualify I need to: sign up as SO -> do an operational tour -> posted to CID. Is that correct?

not really... if you are considering to stay at TCFB... its almost impossible.... as there are no civilian post there......

CIB/TCFB is just like any other branch.... you will be transferred evantually.... being a police officer, be it PO or SO, they will be posted within the police force in order for them to gain exposure.....

but of cos, if you are joining as a new officer.... your path will be :

PO - 6 mths training, to land division or specialist(1-2 yrs) then you will have a chance to apply to CID/TCFB..... but of cos there are cases that after your training you will be posted to CID/TCFB...

SO - 9 mths training, to land division to be Investigation officer(1.5 to 2 yrs), to NPC to be Team Leader(1.5 to 2 yrs).... then you can apply for CID/TCFB

in a nutshell.... wat stated above might not be what will happens too.... So if you are really interested... when you are applying for to join SPF, let the interview panel knows you are interested in CID/TCFB and see what they can advise u....

viciouskitty74 SG

Anyone knows any info regarding this branch? I am currently studying a Masters degree in computer forensics and quite keen to work in this line.

From what I read in SPF Annual, I think they are part of the CID unit. So if I want to qualify I need to: sign up as SO -> do an operational tour -> posted to CID. Is that correct?

Its something like that, you missed out the training, ippt part, but yes, thats roughly the way to go, especially if they know you do have a interest and the ability to work in that field.

Your career path is not just merely restricted to the SPF though, there is other branches of the Home Team & Ministries that will be interested in you.

skythewood SG

Anyone knows any info regarding this branch? I am currently studying a Masters degree in computer forensics and quite keen to work in this line.

From what I read in SPF Annual, I think they are part of the CID unit. So if I want to qualify I need to: sign up as SO -> do an operational tour -> posted to CID. Is that correct?

Something like that. let superiors know your intent, and strength, and they will do the neccesary.

Luke1976 SG

skythewood SG

Thank you anfuni and everyone for your replies.

I have no problem with the SO training, because that is the pre-requisite. But if I had to go through the posting rotation, by the time I go to TCFB, all the knowledge I have now will be irrelevant. However I think I will give it a try and email to SPF career and ask them.

How about the cut-off age for SO application? I will be 33yo by the time I graduate. If there are such 'mature' recruits, have you heard of any problems during training esp regarding the fitness level?

I am not too keen on non-uniformed postings. The kind of work and recognition you get is totally different. I might as well join an auditing firm in the private sector.

You are a SO first and foremost. TCFB posting is secondary. Given your speciality, they might fast forward your posting to TCFB branch, but than again, i am not the guy who decides.

viciouskitty74 SG

The cut off age is 35 years old. And there had been VSC officers that join SO training and was posted to SO positions just shy of their 35th Birthday.

And its not necessary that they be VSC officers first, before joining the regular SO trainings.

Yes, fitness is everyone of us older folks problem, but the officers prepare for the physical demands of the training with regular jogging, gym & exercise.