Strengthening Protection for Crime Victims by Police... Expansion of AI CCTV and Smartwatches

'Plan to Strengthen Protection and Support for Crime Victims' Approved by National Police Commission

Police Agency building.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The police have decided to further strengthen the protection of crime victims by additionally introducing AI CCTV and expanding the distribution of smartwatches.

According to the police on the 9th, the National Police Commission reviewed and approved the "Plan to Strengthen Protection and Support for Crime Victims" at the plenary meeting held the day before.

The police plan to first expand the introduction of equipment for victim protection. The number of AI CCTVs that automatically detect and notify victims when someone loiters around or an intruder appears will be increased from 360 units this year to 600 units next year, and the number of smartwatches provided to those under personal protection will also be expanded to 10,000 units next year.

The plan also includes improvements to the "Risk Assessment Checklist" released in September. The checklist allows police officers to directly check and verify the offender's criminal investigation history, 112 report records, parole period status, etc., enabling a comprehensive assessment of the offender's risk of reoffending.

Furthermore, to focus investigative activities on victim protection, the police plan to utilize suspect detention and arrest systems when legal requirements are met, and actively enforce sanctions against domestic violence, child abuse, stalking, and other offenses. There is also a plan to increase the number of Abuse Prevention Officers (APO) who specialize in child abuse and related cases.

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