Jeonnam Police Selected as 'Outstanding Violent Crime and Detective Team (BEST ProCops)'

Three Teams Including Mokpo Police Station Violent Crime Unit 2 Recognized for Leading Safe Jeonnam Initiative

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 12th, the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency announced that it selected three teams as the 'Best Pro Cops' for the first quarter of 2022: the Violent Crime Team 2 of Mokpo Police Station, the Criminal Investigation Team 1 of Gwangyang Police Station, and the Criminal Investigation Team of Yeongam Police Station. They were awarded plaques and received commendations.

The 'Best Pro Cops' is a system that rewards outstanding criminal investigation teams for apprehending suspects involved in violent and theft crimes as well as neighborhood violence cases. It has been implemented by the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency since 2012 to boost the morale of frontline detectives and to create a safer Jeonnam.

The Violent Crime Team 2 of Mokpo Police Station, selected this time, arrested suspects who stole cash and goods worth approximately 4.8 million won from unattended vehicles and unmanned convenience stores while traveling nationwide. They apprehended 49 cases and 34 suspects (3 detained) related to the four major crimes.

The Criminal Investigation Team 1 of Gwangyang Police Station apprehended 80 cases and 38 suspects (2 detained), and the Criminal Investigation Team of Yeongam Police Station apprehended 54 cases and 41 suspects (4 detained), earning them the 'Best Pro Cops' title.

A representative of the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency stated, "We will continue strict responses to crimes infringing on people's livelihoods and lead efforts to protect socially vulnerable groups through criminal investigations, doing our best to make Jeonnam a safe place for residents."

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