Police Chief: "Establishing Police Posts Around Jodusun's Residence... 24-Hour Patrols"

Commissioner Kim Chang-ryong of the National Police Agency. / Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] As the release of Jo Doo-soon on December 13 approaches, community anxiety is rising, and the police plan to set up a base post near Jo Doo-soon's residence.

Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, said at a press briefing on the 5th, "Due to significant resident anxiety, we have consulted with Ansan City on installing a police post near (Jo Doo-soon's) house," adding, "The post will serve as a base for the Criminal, Women and Youth Violent Crime Unit, and if necessary, the Mobile Unit will conduct 24-hour patrols to promote preventive activities."

Commissioner Kim also stated, "The Crime Prevention Team will conduct a thorough crime prevention diagnosis of the surrounding area, and based on the results, if additional measures are needed, we will continuously consider them."

As Jo Doo-soon's release becomes imminent and community concerns grow, the police, Ministry of Justice, and local governments are discussing various countermeasures. Previously, the police announced that they would install 71 additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras near an unspecified location in Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, where Jo Doo-soon is expected to reside after release, and designate a 1 km radius as a Women’s Safety Zone.

Commissioner Kim said, "We will prepare various measures to minimize residents' anxiety and maximize safety," adding, "We are holding meetings with related agencies, and if there are additional matters to announce based on the discussions, we will do so promptly."

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