Real Stories, Real Success
In an era where information space is competitive, there is a need to come up with novel ways to educate the public, said DSP Singh.
Inside Maximum Security is an example of this. And it proved to be successful: The series has garnered more than 12 million views on YouTube to date. In June 2022, it also received an award for Best Documentary (Human Relations and Values) at the World Media Festivals, and was later picked up to be streamed on Netflix and even on Singapore Airlines flights.
For DSP Singh, the success and popularity of the series would not be possible without the teamwork of the SPS team, SPS senior management, colleagues from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the CNA producers and crew.
“Credit also goes to the inmates featured, for being brave enough to share their stories with an external audience,” he added.
To DSP Singh, who has worked in the SPS for almost eight years, the series has fulfilled the SPS objectives of humanising officers and inmates.
He shared how members of the public have approached cast members who have been released to give words of encouragement, or even request for photographs.
Said DSP Singh: “This made me realise that Singaporeans have become more accepting of giving second chances to offenders.”