SINGAPORE, Jan. 9 -- A police officer who molested a female colleague and assaulted a full time national serviceman (NSF) after a work dinner and dance was sentenced to 11 weeks' jail on Wednesday.

The 36 year old offender, who cannot be named due to a gag order protecting the victim's identity, pleaded guilty to molestation and insulting a woman's modesty, the Straits Times reported.

A spokesman for the Singapore Police Force said, "Officers... are expected to uphold the law and maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity," adding that the force "swiftly initiated investigations" and removed him from front line duties.

"SPF will commence internal action against him," the spokesman added.

The court heard that the officers ...