(continued) However, two vigilant policemen passed by block 452. They saw a lift going up the block to the highest level and saw a shadow appear. Who was it? Why was the person there in such a deep night? Without hesitation and having the same thoughts, they ran to the lift and boarded up. When they reached the 16th floor, they saw slowly but carefully. They hunted when... bingo! The murderer was hiding between the flowerpots. Of course, he got arrested.
This is a story told by general Teo when I went to the Police Heritage Centre yesterday. The background information is this: There were a few continuous burglary near the bungalows of Dunearn Road. Hence, Sergeant Boo Tiang Huat tried to comb the area in the middle of the night. He and his companion saw a suspicious-looking men walking around the Newton Food Court. Hence, they ordered the men to empty the contents inside his huge haversack. However, he fished out an axe and chopped Boo's neck! Hence, he died instantly and was given the gallantry award by the president. This is just an example of a policeman who was willing to risk his life serving the nation. The main objective of this journey is to educate us about Total Defence Day and let us know the important role of a policeman in our society. We should follow their example and serve the country when we grow up, i.e. serving in National Service etc. It was therefore a meaningful and at the same time interactive and fun trip. I hope that there would more of such trips in future.
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