Woo Jongsu Appointed Chief of Gyeonggi Northern Police Agency... "The Security Paradigm Has Changed"

The 6th Chief Woo Jong-su of Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency [Provided by Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Woo Jong-su (53, Police Commissioner), the 6th newly appointed Chief of the Gyeonggi-do Northern Police Agency, took office on the 8th.

New Chief Woo began his inaugural speech with pleasure, saying, "Since I started my police career in 1999 as the head of Uijeongbu Police Station, it is very meaningful to return here after more than 20 years."

Chief Woo requested, "The paradigm of public safety has changed. The focus of police activities is shifting from arresting offenders and performance-centered after incidents occur to victim protection. Please pay close attention to human rights protection."

He identified key tasks, stating, "I will do my best to ensure the establishment of autonomous police and the successful implementation of responsible investigations," and diagnosed, "The police are at a turning point of great change never experienced since the establishment of the police."

He continued, "At this turning point of great change never experienced since the establishment of the police, we must pool wisdom and strength to ensure the establishment of autonomous police and the successful implementation of responsible investigations."

He also promised, "Police officers must have a basic sense of duty and strive to adapt to the changing public safety environment and the expectations of residents. I will take the lead myself to foster a healthy organizational culture."

The inauguration ceremony was held with only a few members of the command staff attending, considering the COVID-19 crisis situation.

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