(4) A description of an individual who, or an area or vehicle which, is the target person or target area or target vehicle of a special authorisation includes a description—
- (a) by way of a picture of the individual;
- (b) by way of a picture or map of the area; or
- (c) by way of a picture of the vehicle,
as the case may be.
Purposes of Act
6. The purposes of this Act are—
- (a) to provide additional powers to the police; and
- (b) to impose new obligations on other persons,
relating to the prevention of, and the response to, serious incidents occurring or likely to occur in Singapore.
Application of Act
7. To avoid doubt, the functions, powers or duties conferred by this Act in relation to a serious incident may be exercised or performed only if the act of serious violence or act causing large‑scale public disorder has been, or is being, or is likely to be, committed in Singapore.
PART 2
ACTIVATION ORDER
Activation order by Minister
8.—(1) Where, in the opinion of the Minister—
- (a) there is a serious incident occurring or which has occurred in any area or place in Singapore, or a threat of such an incident occurring in any area or place in Singapore; and
- (b) the exercise of any power under this Act is necessary to substantially assist in—
- (i) preventing that occurrence of the serious incident;
