Officer Syamil is firm and professional yet relatable and helpful to those in need. He has passion in the job and can articulate very well. He represented the ICA Officers very well, respect 🫡 Officer Dayangku very cool too and she can speak mandrian. 👍👏
@@chinchowpowpook This is exactly the reason why you are behind the keyboard while this professional officer who can handle the situation well knowing what to react at appropriate situation and timing be in the front line.
I can wholly appreciate Officer Syamil's professionalism and appropriate use of "bro" to calm down the person being investigated. A very stern yet clear and calm way of de-escalating a situation. A great example of a member of our ICA!
It’s pretty obvious that this well shot documentary is done by the INSIDE maximum security team for sure. Good job producers and team. Appreciate sharing the insights produced in the most interesting and effective way!🎉
Syamil Yusof is so well spoken and good-looking as well! Hope he can be promoted to an officer/INSP rank~ he is definitely a good role model to other officers I have seen in ICA.
An outstanding documentary that offers a compelling look into the serious realities of checkpoints while also highlighting the human side of the officers. 🎉 I remember once upon a time my car broke down in rain and 5 or 6 officers came to help me push the car in rain without any complains. Super thankful and a lot of respects to everyone working in ICA.
Mr Syamil Yusof is a joy to watch. He speaks very well, presents himself properly on camera and handled the tense situation professionally. Seems like he is educated and went through some leadership training course. I hope he climb up the ranks soon. I wouldn't be surprised if female viewers swoon over him LOL he might want to consider a career change as an actor/host/radio DJ. I hope some talent scout recruits him and bring him over to Ch 5.
ICA officers job are way tougher than I thought it would be. When I’m 25, I wanted to apply for the job but because I’m medically unfit, I can’t. Kudos to all ICA officers for doing their best helping to keep our country safe too!
we truly understand your role and responsibilities for keeping our country, family, loved ones safe,...Singapore are proud to have dedicated and committed people to serve and protect the nation....THANK YOU ❤❤❤
Going overseas is to enjoy! Never argue with officers at checkpoints!! You are at the losing end!! The officers are doing their jobs. The tasks at checkpoints are not easy! Just imagine these officers are your children, relatives, friends or colleagues. Why make things difficult for these officers! Mutual respect and understanding will lead to a better life for everyone!
Totally agree. Isn’t it simple to understand people should cooperate with the officers to clear checkpoints as efficiently as possible? The ICA officers have all the time to deal with the nonsensical travellers. Such silliness 😂
Feel proud of our ICA officers. Thanks for helping to keep Singapore safe. We grateful and appreciate all your hardwork.❤ Thank you cna for making this series. It opens up our eyes of the borders 😍
Officer Syamil Yusof is so very telegenic. By the end of his shift, he looked really tired! They all do such amazing work protecting their country. Kudos!
Superb insights of our custom checkpoint, as a nurse i feel that we are quite similar in terms of work.. going through shifts, attending to calls and being alert at all time. Well done to all ICA officers!
Around 08:12, there’s “Drive with cautious”. If any ICA folks see this comment, please note it is “caution”, not “cautious”. A great documentary, and I am very proud of our ICA officers.
Great Job ICA. I have never expected that your job is so tough and challenging. Keep up the good work and it is your hard work that you have kept Singapore border safe.
Yes when we are passing the Check Point, we must really be alert/cooperative and not create extra hindrance to them….they are already so busy trying to protect us
Thank you to all the officers working at Woodlands Checkpoint and to CNA Insider for the report. It turns out the job is really not easy. I greatly admire Officer Syamil's professionalism and smart handling of various unexpected situations. 👍🏻 He was very professional and maintained a high level of courtesy.
Syamil is a good example of a well raised young boy as a kid.. grown up to be a fantastic man, handling the situation very well n professional…. unlike the so called ‘gangster loud mouth’ who barked like a dog towards officers…no respect at all…. that person is a menace to society..i wouldnt want to have him as my neighbour, let alone a friend…
As a Canadian, your border force seems so much more professional than ours, if I even looked like I was trying what that angry guy was doing I would have been tased to death....
I rewind that segment several times to role-play what I should have done. As the frustrated traveler, I would complain about the jam, that the ICA officer is "wasting my time", or he is picking on me, I am being victimized. What should I do to calm down and don't say anything stupid despite my emotions. Then I learned how the ICA officers handled the rude guy without pushing and escalating the anger. I am learning everyday.
That because unfortunately he was a fellow citizen. Just imagine if he was a westerner or maybe a indian nationals who are famous for being incredibly arrogant our border patrol will escalate the case such that the police will probably file multiple charges on him and barred the foreigner from entering Singapore again. The extremely polite treatment was due to him being a fellow citizen. For foreigners we do have prejudice against some nationals and our patients can be drastically a lot lesser when dealing with such travellers
I’ve an increased level of respect for ICA officers after watching this documentary. It’s an exhausting job, with different happenings everyday to keep them on their toes all the time, sometimes subject to verbal abuse (uncalled for) all in the cause of keeping SG borders safe. Many thanks to all our ICA officers for your efforts and great job!!
24:48 the people walking on the train tracks are Malaysians who have been barred from leaving their country-usually due to financial/bankruptcy. They come to Singapore to work to earn money to pay off their bankruptcy, but they have to leave and enter their own country illegally, because otherwise they won't be allowed out. They are of no threat to Singapore as they usually hold valid work passes, like other Malaysians working here.
San Ysidro and El Chaparral are actually the busiest border crossings with 106 million individual crossings annually, whilst Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint is 70 million people annually.
Thanks 🙏🏻 to all the officers especially officer Syamil who speaks well & charismatic. Btw, it’s great for ICA officers to be able to speak 3 languages like officer Dayang. It’s funny 7:41 when people asked officer Rini what time she finish & can he fetch her 🤪🤣😅
Watching this engrossing documentary has given me new perspective and insight into the complexities and intricacies of the ICA officers' duties. The atmosphere and environment they are working in are highly intense and adrenaline-charged. Their efficiency, composure, and diligence in carrying out the assigned duties or tasks, and anticipating and handling unexpected emergencies are really commendable. Thank you for safely guarding our borders and facilitating the smooth flow of both human and vehicle traffic.
Inside Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint' offers an insightful look into the extraordinary dedication and efficiency of the ICA officers. Their tireless commitment to managing one of the world's busiest borders is truly inspiring. From ensuring security to providing aid, their work goes beyond mere duty, showcasing the best of human resolve and collaboration. This documentary highlights the intricate balance of safety and seamless connectivity that defines Singapore's impressive border management.
this is the kind of ICA coverage that I like to see. Good job CNA Insider. You did a great job filming this one this time. we can now understand what goes on in the daily work of ICA officers, especially I guess many of us read about that traveller who uploaded the ICA video clip thingy and now get to see, what actually happened on that day and after that.
@@ShadowRap-y5l I've worked in tourism and retail, so I've seen all sorts of entitled customers. My fellow Singaporeans are usually the most entitled, and thus seeing the rude traveler's behavior is not surprising because I've seen plenty of Singaporeans behave like him.
Proud of our ICA officers. Compare to other global and neighboring countries immigration checkpoints, they can b role model to follow according to rightful and legal SOP, mannerisms and public reflection. Some countries, their officers are rude, unfriendly, not helpful and like to show body language, shout and loudmouth. Proud of you guys, you are the first line PR representing the Singapore Flag for friendship. Keep up the good works Govt should accord more variable bonuses to all these front-line service workforce. RESPECT and SALUTE.
The PRC tried to enter Singapore from Malaysia by using a counterfeit passport. Shows the security level at our neighbouring country (when they allowed the man to enter previously). Kudos to ICA for protecting Singapore's borders!
I admit our security suck also our chinese citizens also sometime suck too.. Like my old chinese boss, he bring his PRC friends to have fun in malaysia, later my boss suddenly ask us to work like China factory.. I guess his PRC friends doesn't see us like human beings like how they did in China.
Singapore's border security team is the best that I've seen in the world, even the West can't compare. Firm, professional and a dedicated bunch. And not forgetting, officer Rini is so sweet looking and pretty too.
respect to all the officers for being able to remain calm and get the points across through disrespectful rude interactions. it is amazing and kudos to them. and thank you greatly for enforcing the rules and keeping eveyone safe ❤
Officer Syamil is firm and professional yet relatable and helpful to those in need. He has passion in the job and can articulate very well. He represented the ICA Officers very well, respect 🫡 Officer Dayangku very cool too and she can speak mandrian. 👍👏
That dude is seriously rude to the max,,,, Even a true blue thug wouldn't behave like this. Respect to the ICA officers for handling him.
It's not kowtow to such bengs but to keep him less agitated. This is basic customer service @@chinchowpowpook
@@chinchowpowpook This is exactly the reason why you are behind the keyboard while this professional officer who can handle the situation well knowing what to react at appropriate situation and timing be in the front line.
@@chinchowpowpook which part did he kowtow? in the end who sit down? the cb beng or the officer?
@@q.ueencardso everyone commenting should be professional officer😂,
I can wholly appreciate Officer Syamil's professionalism and appropriate use of "bro" to calm down the person being investigated. A very stern yet clear and calm way of de-escalating a situation. A great example of a member of our ICA!
Yet he was touching the guy too which agitated him
Lies again? Gangbang Of America HDB Paris
I appreciate how Rini talks politely in a nice tone when talking to the people at the counter
She is my friend from poly, she really does talk that politely to even her peers.
Rini looks like chinese. 😅
Got camera watching ma my friend
It’s pretty obvious that this well shot documentary is done by the INSIDE maximum security team for sure. Good job producers and team. Appreciate sharing the insights produced in the most interesting and effective way!🎉
in my own opinion, CNA'a show will never win any award in important international award bcs they are just not on par with world class standard.
Syamil Yusof is so well spoken and good-looking as well! Hope he can be promoted to an officer/INSP rank~ he is definitely a good role model to other officers I have seen in ICA.
I agree . What I saw is real person . The characteristic of an officer who I believe deserves a promotion
Unfortunately, promotion from a Seargeant to inspector will take years unless you have a bachelors degree. sad fact.
Now I can really appreciate the immense work put in by the border officers. Well done guys for keeping our island safe. ❤
What a contrast to the open Southern borders in the US.
Thank you ICA officers for your service to the country and for keeping everyone in Singapore safe. ❤
Not only ICA but AETOS , customs & SPF there also
+Gurkhas
What a contrast to the open Southern borders in the US.
My opinion, this is the most professional, polite and friendly homeland security officers compare with US. Well done 👍🏻
Also compared to the sulky & unfriendly immigration officer of a country which prided themselves as "Land of Smiles". 😅
They are very well paid, compared to the TSA
Thank you CNA for giving us the perspective of jobs that the average citizen does not see before!
stop nonsense, they also need to keep giving good quality show for more earning ok?
3:52 Wong Jeo Wah, apparently he got double-charged for lying to police & abusive behavior to ICA. What a joke, 37 year old still act like yp.
Gotta love how that dimwit decided that getting up to his nonsense while CNA was filming a documentary would be a good idea.
cause of such people out there, i avoid customer service job lol
pity his wife old and suck
Some people grow old but never grow up
@@spicyjicken Whole left leg was tattooed, pai kia?
Ive been to singapore early september and during crossing woodlands the ica staff is really good and nice to us also smile all the time.
@@yusrimohamadkassim169 Kindness and courtesy will always be repaid😊
Thank you, ICA, for keeping Singapore borders safe. A heartfelt thank you to all of your hard work and dedication.
An outstanding documentary that offers a compelling look into the serious realities of checkpoints while also highlighting the human side of the officers. 🎉 I remember once upon a time my car broke down in rain and 5 or 6 officers came to help me push the car in rain without any complains. Super thankful and a lot of respects to everyone working in ICA.
Mr Syamil Yusof is a joy to watch.
He speaks very well, presents himself properly on camera and handled the tense situation professionally. Seems like he is educated and went through some leadership training course.
I hope he climb up the ranks soon.
I wouldn't be surprised if female viewers swoon over him LOL
he might want to consider a career change as an actor/host/radio DJ.
I hope some talent scout recruits him and bring him over to Ch 5.
could be the next Aaron Aziz…😅..become actor in police dramas..
New TV series, Articulated ICA officer and Chao Ah Beng.😂
Chill yo lol
ICA officers job are way tougher than I thought it would be. When I’m 25, I wanted to apply for the job but because I’m medically unfit, I can’t. Kudos to all ICA officers for doing their best helping to keep our country safe too!
Maybe u can apply to be the toilet cleaner!
Not nice si
@@Ace-bm3ys you can apply to be the ciggerates smugglers!
The team leaders all expressed and explained the situations very well, esp officer Syamil. Well done ICA! Interesting episode.
Thank you ICA officers! Kudos for protecting our borders! Good documentary!
This is by far the most impressive ICA video. So exciting. More pls. Kudos to all ica officers. GBU
Pawn of the spf!
Officer Syamil is so handsome❤ he takes his work professionally. He is calm and can handle different suspects.
well done to ICA officers! Finally, we got to know what you do protecting our borders, keeping Singapore safe. Salute!
Official Syamil will rise into the ranks after the two videos sheesh
he better be….!
He will be fired!
Omg thisbis super interesting. Thank u for making this series ❤ thank u to the officers. Who work so hard for us❤
we truly understand your role and responsibilities for keeping our country, family, loved ones safe,...Singapore are proud to have dedicated and committed people to serve and protect the nation....THANK YOU ❤❤❤
I've enjoyed both episodes of this presentation. All our ICA officers deserve kudos for their work dedication. Keep it up, 加油⛽
Going overseas is to enjoy!
Never argue with officers at checkpoints!!
You are at the losing end!!
The officers are doing their jobs. The tasks at checkpoints are not easy! Just imagine these officers are your children, relatives, friends or colleagues.
Why make things difficult for these officers!
Mutual respect and understanding will lead to a better life for everyone!
Totally agree. Isn’t it simple to understand people should cooperate with the officers to clear checkpoints as efficiently as possible? The ICA officers have all the time to deal with the nonsensical travellers. Such silliness 😂
Thank you ICA and SPF teams for your hard work, professionalism and tenacity! Thanks for keeping our borders safe.
Feel proud of our ICA officers. Thanks for helping to keep Singapore safe. We grateful and appreciate all your hardwork.❤ Thank you cna for making this series. It opens up our eyes of the borders 😍
Appreciate all the officers on the job! Much respect! Thank you for keeping Singapore safe and do stay safe‼️😊
Officer Syamil Yusof is so very telegenic. By the end of his shift, he looked really tired! They all do such amazing work protecting their country. Kudos!
Great production! 👍 Taking this opportunity to thank all at ICA for keeping our borders safe ❤
kudos to CNA for another great documentary and also a big thank you to all ICA personnel at the various checkpoints for keeping our city safe....
10/10 documentary - CNA Insider really has been stepping it up with the subject matter and quality of their story telling. Keep it up guys!
Superb insights of our custom checkpoint, as a nurse i feel that we are quite similar in terms of work.. going through shifts, attending to calls and being alert at all time. Well done to all ICA officers!
Around 08:12, there’s “Drive with cautious”. If any ICA folks see this comment, please note it is “caution”, not “cautious”. A great documentary, and I am very proud of our ICA officers.
Could be some display pixels die but I think most people know what it means
@@SMB1568HPlaysOMSIeh bro pixels dying won't cause a misspelled word, pls
Cautious : adjective
(of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
"a cautious driver"
@@mochi-fn2gn I'm being stupid so it's fine
Thank you ICA officers for making Singapore a safer place!
really appreciate all the work the ICA officers are doing to keep Singapore safe
Great Job ICA. I have never expected that your job is so tough and challenging. Keep up the good work and it is your hard work that you have kept Singapore border safe.
Not only ICA but AETOS , custom & SPF there also
Thanks for all ICA officers your hard work keeps Singapore Safe! ❤
Another great documentary done by CNA. Thanks to all ICA officers for keeping spore safe!
Yes when we are passing the Check Point, we must really be alert/cooperative and not create extra hindrance to them….they are already so busy trying to protect us
ICA officers are super professional in handling different matters, BIG THUMBS UP to them. Thank you for the hard work!!!
New found respect for ICA officers❤ Very insightful & interesting docu!
This video has give me a better understading of what ICA is doing, really respect, Thank you and love you guys ~ 🥰
Chao ah Beng , better detain him 48 and waste his time
😂every time he pass, waste his time for the next ten years
Watch too American videos.. forgot he is not American in America 😂
Investigate him further, secret society, illegal activities, tax evasion etc.😂
wong jeo wah is his name. Next court case is in November according to CNA article
@@ahberjennlee thanks for sharing! Always puts a smile on my face when all these arrogant bengs get put in their place.
TQ guys for keeping our borders safe!
Coming from an island country without any land borders, I always find it fascinating to watch the crowds and vehicles crossing in both directions.
Salute to all ICA officers to help keep Singapore safe!
Appreciate all the good work ICA is doing. Can imagine how frustrating it is to deal with the man who was shouting at the ICA officers.
Thank you CNA and thank you ICA!
Thank you to all the officers working at Woodlands Checkpoint and to CNA Insider for the report. It turns out the job is really not easy. I greatly admire Officer Syamil's professionalism and smart handling of various unexpected situations. 👍🏻 He was very professional and maintained a high level of courtesy.
🫡 salute to ICA officers who safe guard our checkpoints 🙆🏻♀️🤓
That guy with counterfeit passport can go through Malaysia but got busted in Singapore lol. I dont know how our immigration do their job
Thank you for all the hard work by the ICA professionals to keep our country safe. We do not appreciate them enough.
Syamil is a good example of a well raised young boy as a kid.. grown up to be a fantastic man, handling the situation very well n professional…. unlike the so called ‘gangster loud mouth’ who barked like a dog towards officers…no respect at all…. that person is a menace to society..i wouldnt want to have him as my neighbour, let alone a friend…
A Big Salute to ICA Officers for keeping Singapore safe!
Ica officers all useless!
Thank you ICA Singapore for making Singapore safe 🙏🙏🙏
Salute you guys for making singapore a safer country!❤
As a Canadian, your border force seems so much more professional than ours, if I even looked like I was trying what that angry guy was doing I would have been tased to death....
I rewind that segment several times to role-play what I should have done. As the frustrated traveler, I would complain about the jam, that the ICA officer is "wasting my time", or he is picking on me, I am being victimized. What should I do to calm down and don't say anything stupid despite my emotions. Then I learned how the ICA officers handled the rude guy without pushing and escalating the anger. I am learning everyday.
That because unfortunately he was a fellow citizen. Just imagine if he was a westerner or maybe a indian nationals who are famous for being incredibly arrogant our border patrol will escalate the case such that the police will probably file multiple charges on him and barred the foreigner from entering Singapore again. The extremely polite treatment was due to him being a fellow citizen. For foreigners we do have prejudice against some nationals and our patients can be drastically a lot lesser when dealing with such travellers
They are highly compensated relative to the police from other countries
best video I have seen in a long time. not easy to be so calm under the circumstances. amazing work ICA officers. Thank you for keeping Sg safe.
Deep respects to the ICA officers. Their jobs are not easy - dealing with so many passengers.
I crossed WC everyday and I'm very happy we got good officers to take care of both my and sg sides. Thank u from Malaysian 😉
CNA should do Border Security show at Woodlands land immigration.
I think can switch around. Sometimes go woodlands, sometimes go airport, sometimes follow the inland officers do raid. Will be fun.
I’ve an increased level of respect for ICA officers after watching this documentary. It’s an exhausting job, with different happenings everyday to keep them on their toes all the time, sometimes subject to verbal abuse (uncalled for) all in the cause of keeping SG borders safe. Many thanks to all our ICA officers for your efforts and great job!!
24:48 the people walking on the train tracks are Malaysians who have been barred from leaving their country-usually due to financial/bankruptcy. They come to Singapore to work to earn money to pay off their bankruptcy, but they have to leave and enter their own country illegally, because otherwise they won't be allowed out. They are of no threat to Singapore as they usually hold valid work passes, like other Malaysians working here.
oh yes i was thinking it cld be this reason but its still not legit.
@@menghui1242 Recently there was enforcement. Those Malaysians got caught
Thanks CNA for doing this! Been wanting to see ICA and how all officers do their job and also how they control massive crowds
Thank you! Our immigration heros! Good to let us know the hard work so that we can all become more appreciative of each other hardship. Thank u.
Thanks for making this video. I got a better appreciation of all the work involved, and the people managing Singapore borders.😊
Syamil seems like a very reliable person
Amazing documentary! Have to give it to CNA and ICA for being so open. Eye opening and superb work on both teams’ part!
Officer's in uniform should be respected wherever you are. Answer the question politely even if you're local.
San Ysidro and El Chaparral are actually the busiest border crossings with 106 million individual crossings annually, whilst Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint is 70 million people annually.
Thanks 🙏🏻 to all the officers especially officer Syamil who speaks well & charismatic. Btw, it’s great for ICA officers to be able to speak 3 languages like officer Dayang. It’s funny 7:41 when people asked officer Rini what time she finish & can he fetch her 🤪🤣😅
cna insider is the best
Thank you officers for keeping Singapore safe! Your hardwork shows
Woah didnt know ICA have to deal with this type of burden people😩 my patience just cant.
Thats why they so strict to find all these sour
Best documentary. Full respect to checkpoint officers
please make more documentaries like this! i really loved this
Thank you ICA officers for handling this professionally.
My deepest respect and salute to ALL ICA officers for their professionalism and efficient job well done!!! Thank you !!!
Thank you for your service
Watching this engrossing documentary has given me new perspective and insight into the complexities and intricacies of the ICA officers' duties. The atmosphere and environment they are working in are highly intense and adrenaline-charged.
Their efficiency, composure, and diligence in carrying out the assigned duties or tasks, and anticipating and handling unexpected emergencies are really commendable. Thank you for safely guarding our borders and facilitating the smooth flow of both human and vehicle traffic.
Inside Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint' offers an insightful look into the extraordinary dedication and efficiency of the ICA officers. Their tireless commitment to managing one of the world's busiest borders is truly inspiring. From ensuring security to providing aid, their work goes beyond mere duty, showcasing the best of human resolve and collaboration. This documentary highlights the intricate balance of safety and seamless connectivity that defines Singapore's impressive border management.
Salute To All ICA Officer.
SYAMIL ❤❤❤ hope to see u at the boarder. Such a nice officer.
These guys all deserve a pay raise!👏👏👏💪💪💪
this is the kind of ICA coverage that I like to see. Good job CNA Insider. You did a great job filming this one this time. we can now understand what goes on in the daily work of ICA officers, especially I guess many of us read about that traveller who uploaded the ICA video clip thingy and now get to see, what actually happened on that day and after that.
Not surprised by the behavior of the rude traveler.
why not surprised?
@@ShadowRap-y5l I've worked in tourism and retail, so I've seen all sorts of entitled customers. My fellow Singaporeans are usually the most entitled, and thus seeing the rude traveler's behavior is not surprising because I've seen plenty of Singaporeans behave like him.
Deepest respect to the officers!! This is an awesome documentary.
Proud of our ICA officers. Compare to other global and neighboring countries immigration checkpoints, they can b role model to follow according to rightful and legal SOP, mannerisms and public reflection. Some countries, their officers are rude, unfriendly, not helpful and like to show body language, shout and loudmouth. Proud of you guys, you are the first line PR representing the Singapore Flag for friendship. Keep up the good works Govt should accord more variable bonuses to all these front-line service workforce. RESPECT and SALUTE.
Well done ICA officers. Thank you for protecting our country. We are grateful for your service.
The PRC tried to enter Singapore from Malaysia by using a counterfeit passport. Shows the security level at our neighbouring country (when they allowed the man to enter previously). Kudos to ICA for protecting Singapore's borders!
I admit our security suck also our chinese citizens also sometime suck too..
Like my old chinese boss, he bring his PRC friends to have fun in malaysia, later my boss suddenly ask us to work like China factory..
I guess his PRC friends doesn't see us like human beings like how they did in China.
Singapore's border security team is the best that I've seen in the world, even the West can't compare. Firm, professional and a dedicated bunch. And not forgetting, officer Rini is so sweet looking and pretty too.
All offices r good n doing well in their job. Hats off and well done fir keeping Singapore a safe place to live. Tqqqqq so much offices🎉❤😊
Great work officers. Hats off to dedication and hardwork.
"Thanks Bro" got me rolling😭
respect to all the officers for being able to remain calm and get the points across through disrespectful rude interactions. it is amazing and kudos to them. and thank you greatly for enforcing the rules and keeping eveyone safe ❤
i never knew singaporeans can have this level of patience until seeing these ICA officers lolol
Just one cup - "How big is the cup?" cracked me up.
The difference in working attitude, service level and quality of a Singaporean and the north is like heaven and hell.
Thanks ICA officers for keeping our island safe