Pilot Operation of 'Women and Youth Violent Crime Unit' Dedicated to Sexual Crime Cases in Five Frontline Police Stations

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] A new 'Violent Crimes Unit' dedicated to investigating crimes against women and youth is being established at frontline police stations.

The National Police Agency announced on the 7th that it will conduct a pilot operation of the 'Women and Youth Violent Crimes Unit' at Seoul Gwanak Police Station, Busan Nambu Police Station, Gyeonggi Yongin Dongbu Police Station, Gyeongbuk Gumi Police Station, and Gyeongnam Gimhae Jungbu Police Station.

The pilot operation will take place over three months from the 10th of this month to May 9. The police noted that due to the nature of the women and youth investigation teams, which combine field investigations and response to reports, there are limitations in thorough initial measures and continuity of investigations. Therefore, they decided to consider operating a Violent Crimes Unit to strengthen follow-up investigations.

The Violent Crimes Unit will handle investigations of sexual violence cases where the perpetrator's identity is unknown, public obscenity, and tracking of persons of interest. The personnel will be composed of existing members of the women and youth investigation teams. The Violent Crimes Unit will operate on a regular daytime shift rather than a 24-hour rotating shift.

A National Police Agency official stated, "We will consider expanding the operation based on the results of the pilot program."

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