Crimewatch (Singaporean TV series)
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Crimewatch is a television programme produced by the Singapore Police Force. Currently presented by serving regular police officers, it showcases the work of the Singapore Police Force: including solved cases, appeals for unsolved cases, as well as crime prevention advice. It is based on the German programme Aktenzeichen XY... ungelöst, or "File XY... Unsolved".
The programme is telecast monthly in four languages: English ("Crimewatch"), Mandarin ("Sheng Zhi Yi Fa"), Malay ("Jejak Jenayah") and Tamil ("Kutrak Kankaanippu"). The English version was first shown in 1986, followed by Mandarin, then Malay in year 2000 and Tamil in 2001.
The current English language presenter is Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Audrey Ang. The Mandarin version is hosted by Superintendent of Police (Supt) Koh Wei Keong. The Malay version is hosted by DSP Hassan and the Tamil version is hosted by ASP Pannirselvam.
