The Police Cantonment Complex (PCC) is a high-rise government complex located on 391

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088762, next to

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. It was officially opened in July 2001.

Amenities and architecture

The design of the building integrates the varied operational requirements of the major offices to create a modern, efficient and user-friendly environment. Each department block has its own distinct identity and yet when viewed together, project a uniform identity. The semi-circular structure at the corner depicts a soaring bird's wing. The energy-efficient aluminium and glass curtain-wall, intelligent building management system, document conveying system and central vacuum system are some of the unique features of the main complex. The complex consists of four blocks of building and consists of a 25-storey tower with 6 to 9-storey podium blocks and a 4-storey basement for parking, services and operational areas. Block A houses the

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, together with the Bukit Merah East Neighbourhood Police Centre. Block B houses the

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(CNB), while the

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(CID) is located in Block C and the

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(CAD) in Block D. Located on the second floor of Block D are the Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC) Office, Record Office, Police Welfare Division and Licensing Division. The complex is guarded with armed Aetos

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officers and vehicle access roads have tank barriers to protect the building.

References

{{Singapore Police Force 2001 establishments in Singapore Singapore Police Force Police stations in Singapore Skyscraper office buildings in Singapore Government buildings completed in 2001 Bukit Merah Buildings and structures in Central Region, Singapore