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Ministry of Science and ICT and National Police Agency, 7th Science Security Idea Contest
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 4th that, together with the National Police Agency, it will hold a science-based policing idea contest for the public from the 5th of this month until the 27th of next month. The purpose is to gather ideas for developing equipment, investigative techniques, and systems that utilize science for arresting criminals, preventing crimes, collecting evidence, scientific investigation, and protecting police officers and the general public, from citizens and police officers working on the front lines in investigation and crime prevention.
The two ministries have held the science-based policing idea contest annually since signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in 2015 to realize "public safety and global science-based policing." Submissions are accepted in two categories: "Solution Proposals" and "Problem Proposals," and multiple entries are allowed.
"Solution Proposals" target ideas that can implement science-based policing across all police activities, including crime prevention, cyber and traffic safety, policing equipment, scientific investigation, and counterterrorism. "Problem Proposals" allow participants to submit urgent policing issues that need to be resolved to ensure public safety or alleviate inconveniences, even if they cannot directly suggest scientific solutions.
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The contest is divided into two categories: the public and police officers. Awards will be given only for "Solution Proposals," with eight outstanding ideas per category, totaling 16, receiving certificates (the grand prize winners will receive awards from the Minister of Science and ICT and the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency) and prize money (the grand prize is 2 million KRW). However, for "Problem Proposals," if the submission meets certain criteria (at least 100 characters), all proposers will receive a mobile beverage coupon. The submitted ideas will be used as data for establishing science-based policing policies and planning new research and development (R&D) projects. Contest submissions and detailed information are available on the Science-based Policing Promotion Center website.
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