Gyeongnam Police Agency Holds Ceremony for the 77th Police Day Anniversary

Commissioner Kim Byung-su: "Let's Protect the Residents as Competent and Confident Police Officers"

The 77th Police Day commemorative event was held at the Jeong Byeong-gwan Auditorium of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency. / Photo by Ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The 77th Police Day commemorative event was held on the 21st at the Jeong Byeong-gwan Auditorium of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency.

The ceremony was attended by Commissioner Kim Byung-soo, heads of cooperative organizations such as the Retired Police Officers Association, Police Development Council, Security and Foreign Affairs Advisory Council, Investigation Review Committee, Autonomous Crime Prevention Federation, Model Drivers Federation, Green Mothers' Federation, and Police Chaplains, as well as about 250 police officers.

The ceremony proceeded in the order of the national anthem, a moment of silence for the patriotic martyrs, introduction of attendees, special promotion appointment ceremony, awards for meritorious service, video viewing, reading of the presidential congratulatory message, and singing of the police anthem.

At the special promotion appointment ceremony, Detective Jo Dong-rae of the Metropolitan Investigation Unit's Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Division 1 was specially promoted to Superintendent.

New Superintendent Jo was recognized for his achievements in uncovering and arresting bribery involving public officials in charge of facility safety at the Land Management Office, supervisors, and representatives of service companies, as well as violations of subcontracting prohibition regulations.

Fourteen individuals received awards including presidential and police commissioner commendations, ministerial citations, and commendations from the police commissioner and the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency chief for their meritorious service.

Kim Byung-su, Commissioner of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the 77th Police Day ceremony. / Photo by Ryeong Lee

Commissioner Kim said, "I express my gratitude to the employees who have diligently performed their duties silently," adding, "I hope today will be a day to resolve to become capable and confident police officers who work humbly and harder for the safety and happiness of the residents."

He continued, "It is said that the police who are awake 24 hours a day resemble fish that do not close their eyes even when sleeping," and added, "I will carry out my duties as commissioner hoping that more people will respect the dedication of the police who, for the country and the people, write a blank check with their lives to the fullest extent."

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