Police Chief Visits Nonhyeon Amid 'Poor Response Controversy,' Vows to Build a Strong Police Force to Protect the People

"Feeling Deep Responsibility... Will Strengthen On-Site Response Capability"

Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, is explaining the reason for his visit to the press in front of Nonhyeon Police Station, Namdong-gu, Incheon, on the afternoon of the 25th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo, Incheon=Reporter Song Seung-yoon] Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, visited the Incheon Nonhyeon Police Station on the 25th, where controversy arose over the inadequate response to the inter-floor noise stabbing incident, urging proactive and bold law enforcement.

On the afternoon of the same day, before a meeting with staff, Commissioner Kim told reporters, "The police's top priority is to ensure the safety of the people," adding, "We will renew the mindset, work attitude, and determination of on-site officers and listen to various opinions on ways to strengthen field response capabilities, such as practical training."

He continued, "I feel deeply responsible and take this very seriously that citizens in danger did not receive police assistance," and added, "I came to sincerely discuss and urge with fellow officers working on the scene why such an incident occurred and what mindset we should have to prevent such incidents in the future."

Regarding concerns that police officers feel burdened by the use of physical force, he said, "I am well aware of frontline opinions and fully empathize," emphasizing, "Although it was a bit late, the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee's bill subcommittee finally approved an amendment introducing immunity provisions. Through legal and institutional support, we will back frontline officers to use equipment properly when conditions are met."

Commissioner Kim also revealed plans to strengthen education and training, including live-fire training with tasers and practical simulation exercises to enhance field response capabilities, as well as to inspect, revise, and supplement various manuals to ensure they are properly implemented on site.

He stated, "We will do our best to build a strong police force capable of protecting the people at any time and under any circumstances by properly equipping field response capabilities with a renewed determination so that the very presence of the police can provide reassurance to the public."

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