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Sergius Wat

Commander, Jurong Police Division

Singapore Police Force
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2006 Cohort)

Sergius Wat is a distinguished public service leader as the development of Singapore’s hub port and
whose career spans law enforcement, policymaking, international maritime centre.
and international diplomacy. With over 14 years
of service in the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Sergius is committed to youth development and
government Ministries, he exemplifies the GAHA has served as a Council member of the National
spirit of ‘Service Beyond Gold.’ Youth Council Singapore and a member of the
Outward Bound Singapore Advisory Committee. He
As Commander of Jurong Division, Sergius leads over represented Singapore at the Youth 20 Summit in
2,500 regular and National Service police officers to Russia in 2013, where he worked with youth leaders
ensure the safety and security of a jurisdiction with on a communiqué which was presented to G20
close to 800,000 residents. He has held several other world leaders.
key appointments in the SPF, including Deputy
Commander of Jurong Division and Assistant Director Sergius has a B.A. (Cum Laude) in Government and
in the Operations Department, where he played a M.A. in Regional Studies: East Asia from Harvard
a pivotal role in coordinating police operations University, and a M.S. in Management (Sloan
during the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of Fellow) from Stanford University. He is a recipient
his contributions, Sergius was awarded the Public of the President’s Scholarship and the Lee Kuan Yew
Administration Medal (Bronze) (COVID-19). Scholarship.

Sergius’s role in the Ministry of Home Affairs as Senior Through his leadership in public service and
Assistant Director (Policy Development) gave him the dedication to youth development, Sergius Wat
opportunity to contribute to policy changes in the continues to inspire the next generation to serve
criminal justice system. He was involved in a review with integrity, courage, and purpose.
of Singapore’s Penal Code, which led to significant
legislative changes such as the decriminalisation of
attempted suicide and the repeal of marital immunity
for rape. Sergius also represented Singapore in
negotiations on crime and drug control issues at the
United Nations General Assembly.

While seconded to the Ministry of Transport, Sergius
served as the Director of the Aviation Relations
& Systems Division and Senior Deputy Director
of the Sea Transport Division. He has contributed
to advancing and safeguarding Singapore’s
strategic aviation and maritime interests, as well

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