Poh Teo

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency)

HTX is the first of its kind Science and Technology Agency in the world that brings together science and engineering capabilities across the Home Team Departments to transform the homeland security landscape and keep Singapore safe. We focus on such areas as biometrics, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives threats, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, forensics, robotics, automation and unmanned systems, and surveillance. With our people engaged in research or ground operations, HTX is well-positioned to deliver cutting edge technologies that will empower the Home Team to solve crimes, save lives, secure borders and safeguard our public spaces. Beyond technologies and solutions, the goal of HTX is to facilitate greater co-operation and synergy across the entire homeland security ecosystem, and enable the Home Team Departments to adopt a unified approach in our common mission to secure Singapore as the safest place on planet Earth.