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Congratulations to the Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice (GCCJ) Class of 2023!
A graduation ceremony was held on 24 August to mark the conclusion of the 6th run of the Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice (GCCJ) Programme. The GCCJ Programme is a collaboration between the Home Team Academy, Home Team School of Criminal Investigation and the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Law, with the support of the Attorney-General’s Chambers, to prepare senior Home Team officers for future challenges in criminal investigations.
In his welcome remarks, Associate Professor Arif Jamal, the Vice-Dean of Graduate Studies, stated: “We look forward to seeing what you do with the credentials you earn today. I hope that it spurs you on to greater achievements and that you will be role models for future participants in the programme and in your respective services.”
At the GCCJ Graduation Ceremony held on 24 August 2023, Mr How Kwang Hwee, Deputy Commissioner (Investigation & Intelligence), who is concurrently the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department, Singapore Police Force, the Ministry of Home Affairs, awarded the certificates to the 6th batch of GCCJ students, as follows:
| Amanda Lee Wei Ann | Lim Wee Chern | Tan Chin Hock |
| Chew Jingwei | Lim Wee Kee | Tan Kok Meng |
| Chin Wee Kay Lawrence | Mohamad Nafis Bin Ahmad Dali | Tan Lye Cheng, Michelle |
| Chong Wan Ling, Doreen | Mohamad Noor Bin Aboe Bakar | Teo Poh Boon, Shawn |
| Chua Wei Jing, Randy | Mohammad Amin Majid | Thia Yang Shen |
| Gordon Chey Wai Mun | Mohammad Nuremi Bin Kamsani | Thinagaran S/O S Krishnasamy |
| Han Teck Kwong | Navinder Singh | Yap Hong Hock, Harry |
| Jakki Lim | Ng Xiang Ning Crystal | Yow Kien Seng |
| Leck Shiang Jia | Tan Boon Kok | Yue Rui Sheng |
| Lee Tien Huat |
Commending the graduates for their resilience, grit and discipline, Mr How stated that the Police Force is operating in an environment that is constantly evolving, requiring the need for investment in multiple and diverse pathways for academic and skills upgrading for officers, so that they are motivated and supported to continuously upgrade, reskill and retool themselves to maintain a high level of performance. Mr How expressed his optimism that the graduates are now augmented and equipped to become more effective leaders, guide subordinates and peers better, have a renewed and diverse perspective in respond to emerging and dynamically evolving crimes, and to actively participate in Home Team’s legislative and policy reviews.
Mr Thia Yang Shen from the Commercial Affairs Department and Mr Leck Shiang Jia from the Clementi Division were awarded the Singapore Police Force Special Prizes for topping the programme.
As the Class Valedictorian, Mr Chew Jingwei spoke of gratitude, thanking the instructors, bosses, administrators, family members and fellow classmates. He highlighted that it was the team effort from all stakeholders that enabled the successful graduation of all from the 6th GCCJ batch.
We wish the GCCJ Class of 2023 every success in their future!
