15 Sep 2011
President
Republic of Singapore
Orchard Road
Singapore 238823
Dear Sir,
Officers Colluded With Neighbour
1. I wrote to the President and Singapore Police Force that the-people-in-the-flat-across-the-neighbour prevented independent inspection of noise in the neighbour's flat on 1 Feb 10.
2. Bedok Police Division in referring to my letter to the President and emails to the Singapore Police Force informed me they acknowledged my concerns raised and had since referred the matter to the relevant officer(s)/agencies for their consideration and follow-up action.
3. Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) tasked to investigate replied they "were unable to find evidence of the alleged noise or criminal offence. Nonetheless, they paid the neighbour a visit and reminded them of the importance of exercising consideration and tolerance toward neighbour in Singapore's high density living environment." They left out the-people-in-the-flat-across-the-neighbour specifically mentioned in my letter and emails. Instead a senior station inspector from NPC visited me three times and talked to me over the phone. In their letter they also referred me to the Community Mediation Centre.
4. I blog over two years what goes on. I would refer one to Integrity (25) at http://anaudienceof2.blogspot.com
5. Noise has been through the day. The rumble, knock, thump, drag, sharp noise and heavy sound are not noticeable outside the neighbour's flat but could be heard one level down inside my flat. It goes to show the stationing of the-people-in-the-flat-across-the-neighbour over the years served to protect the neighbour than to catch them. They have the clout to prevent independent inspection at my flat and the neighbour's flat. The owner is not mistaken because there are events to prove it.
6. Noise was lowered and muffled due to publicity generated after Behaviour (23) was published on 20 Jun 11. At the time, the number of viewers doubled.
7. Loud knock and sound were a warning half an hour after a visit from a techical officer and the OIC (Officers-in-Charge) from Pasir Ris HDB Branch Office. The visit was three days after I published Integrity (25).
8. From the neighbour's viewpoint, they need not stop because they have dealing with officers. The tactic has been to reduce noise for a time after a complaint. Such is the case for the month after the last posting. Noise is generally reduced, but rumble, knock, thump, heavy sound and dropping of bead are heard. Noises are over many hours each day.
9. From the my viewpoint, there is aspect of bullying. Justice has to be seen.
10. The problem is plain in a way. Insiders and MPs do their best to assist while Residents' Community members and high officials stay by the sideline.
11. Is there someone or a committee able to take it up?
Yours Sincerely,
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