Seocho-gu Launches 'Companion Dog Patrol' to Protect Our Neighborhood

Held a Dog Patrol Launch Ceremony at the District Office Auditorium with Over 40 Participants Including Patrol Members and Related Personnel Accompanied by Dogs & Conducted Patrol and Reporting Training for Patrol Members After the Ceremony; Full Patrol Activities to Begin from the 5th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seocho-gu (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) held the launch ceremony of the "Companion Dog Patrol Team" at 2 p.m. on the 4th in the main auditorium on the 2nd floor of the district office to ensure local safety and improve awareness of companion animals, and officially began its operation.

The "Companion Dog Patrol Team" is a resident-participation type crime prevention patrol organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Autonomous Police Committee, where companion dogs and their owners walk together to make our neighborhood safer.

They play a role in reporting to 120, 112, etc., in case of safety facility damage, daily safety complaints, fires, crimes, and other dangerous situations to prompt immediate response and prevent risk factors.

The launch ceremony was attended by a total of about 40 people, including 37 patrol members with companion dogs from the local area, Seocho-gu Mayor Jeon Seong-su, the chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Autonomous Police Committee, and other officials.

The ceremony proceeded with watching a pilot operation video of the patrol team, introduction of guests, and commemorative photo session, followed by patrol and reporting training for the patrol team.

The companion dog patrol members will start full-fledged patrol activities around the neighborhood from the 5th.

Last month, the district selected a total of 37 people as patrol members after companion dog practical evaluations. Various dog breeds such as Retrievers, Jindo dogs, and Bichons participate.

In the future, the district plans to expand the scope of activities by visiting elderly people living alone and continuously checking for inconveniences along with the patrol team activities.

Seocho-gu Mayor Jeon Seong-su, who attended the launch ceremony, said, "I sincerely thank those who willingly participated in the companion dog patrol team as guardians of our neighborhood's safety," and added, "I look forward to the wonderful activities of the companion dog patrol team."

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