Manpower
As at 31 March 2007, the total strength of the force stands at 34,397, of which 12,496 are full-time staff. Manpower trends in recent years are as follows:
| Year ended | Regulars | Civilians | PNSF | PNSmen | VSC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2003 | 7,791 | 1,210 | 3,664 | 21,843 | 1,020 | 35,528 |
| 31 March 2004 | 8,035 | 1,238 | 4,104 | 22,311 | 1,098 | 36,786 |
| 31 March 2005 | 8,001 | 1,255 | 3,958 | 23,461 | 1,164 | 37,839 |
| 31 March 2006 | 7,949 | 1,246 | 3,861 | 24,349 | 1,182 | 38,587 |
| 31 March 2007 | 7,826 | 1,206 | 3,464 | 20,852 | 1,049 | 34,397 |
The full-time uniformed officers are predominantly male, accounting for about 87% of total full-time strength. This is in part due to the all-male profile of PNSFs, although the ratio of female regular officers has been steadily increasing over the years. The force is also dominated by younger officers. Besides the presence of PNSFs who usually serve up to two years typically from age 18, there is also a relatively high turnover rate amongst regular officers.
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