ABSTRACT
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 64 Singapore: The Red Dot .................................................................................. 64 The Singapore Home Team-Law Enforcement in the City-State ............ 64 Overview of the Home Team Command Leadership Research ................ 65
Command: Introductory Definition and Concepts ......................................... 65 Command and Control-The Paradigm Shift ............................................. 65
Command in Military and Law Enforcement .................................................. 66 Command in Military Context ...................................................................... 66 Command in Law Enforcement Context ..................................................... 66 Command Lexicon-Dictionary of Command Terms .............................. 67
Coining the Term Command Leadership ......................................................... 67 Command, Leadership, and Management-Knowing the Difference ..... 67 Command Leaders-Leaders with Dual Functions .................................... 69
The C5 Framework-Competencies for Home Team Commanders ............ 70 Why Home Team Commanders? Research Background ........................... 70
Singapore: The Red Dot
Singapore is an island as well as a country, but perhaps it is best described as a city-state; it is one of few such entities in the world. The smallest country in Southeast Asia, Singapore is usually depicted on world maps as a red dot located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula. The main island has a total land area of 716.1 km2, and one can easily travel across the island in a span of 30 to 40 minutes. Home to slightly more than five million, the density ratio is estimated at 7540 km2.The city features a vibrant mix of high-rise buildings, heritage rich locales, and landscaped gardens. From its humble origins as a fishing village, Singapore has experienced phenomenal economic growth and now commands a presence in the global arena. It continues to thrive as a commerce hub with an estimated gross domestic product per capita of US$51,709. This cosmopolitan city has also strived to achieve world standards in fields such as transportation with its award-winning airport and seaport. This city-state’s multiracial makeup creates a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts, and architecture. Singapore’s diverse demographics consist of four major ethnic groups: the Chinese (the majority), Malays, Indians, and Eurasians; English is the main language of instruction and the medium of communication.
