Jeonnam Police Step Up Efforts for Child Safety with Intensive Patrols Around Schools

Targeting 424 Elementary Schools in Jeonnam
An Average of 763 Officers Deployed Daily

Jeonnam police are patrolling in front of an elementary school in Mokpo. Photo by Jeonnam Police Agency

Jeonnam police have launched intensive patrols around schools to address recent social anxieties such as child abduction and to ensure the safety of children.

According to the Jeonnam Police Agency on September 17, Jeonnam police have begun "special preventive activities" through October 2, following a series of attempted abductions and luring of minors near elementary schools in other regions, which has heightened concerns among local parents and the community.

Police will strengthen patrols by deploying local and traffic police, as well as mobile patrol and riot units, around schools and school routes where children frequently commute during arrival and dismissal times. In addition, the Crime Prevention Diagnosis Team will inspect crime-prone factors around schools and work with relevant agencies to implement facility improvements and other measures.

The police will also expand child safety activities in close cooperation with not only schools and local governments, but also community organizations such as the Green Mothers Association and volunteer crime prevention groups.

Furthermore, they are conducting public awareness campaigns, including crime prevention education and distributing informational materials to parents.

Mo Sangmyo, Commissioner of the Jeonnam Police Agency, stated, "Child safety is our top priority above all else. We will do our utmost to strengthen the safety net around schools so that parents and local residents can feel at ease," adding, "We will respond strictly and with zero tolerance to any illegal luring of children."