Police Operate 'Gwanak Public Safety Early Stabilization TF' to Reassure Residents

Following a series of violent incidents in Gwanak-gu, including the 'Gwanaksan Dullegil sexual assault' and the 'Shillim Station knife rampage,' the police have launched a task force (TF) to alleviate residents' anxiety.

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On the 21st, the Seoul Gwanak Police Station announced the operation of the 'Gwanak Public Safety Early Stabilization TF,' chaired by Chief Park Min-young. The committee consists of heads from key departments such as the Community Safety Division, 112 Integrated Security Situation Room, Women and Youth Division, Criminal Investigation Division, Traffic Division, and Intelligence Division, and will strengthen organic cooperation with the Gwanak District Office.

The police currently have substations and patrol posts managing the Gwanaksan Dullegil area, conducting base and linked patrols at entry and exit points. Starting from this day, a mountain patrol unit for Gwanak Dullegil has been formed, operating five teams of two-person units on a trial basis during daytime hours.

Additionally, for two weeks starting from this day, the police will conduct an urgent crime prevention assessment in collaboration with the district office, focusing on Gwanaksan Dullegil and nearby ecological parks. They will inspect and identify vulnerable spots such as public restrooms, comprehensively evaluating the proper functioning of CCTV and emergency bells, as well as the need for additional installations.

The police pledged to closely coordinate with the autonomous crime prevention squads, reorganize patrol routes to reassure residents, and conduct joint patrols with local police. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Gwanak District Office, they plan to deploy available manpower resources such as public workers to vulnerable points like the Dullegil trails.

A police official stated, "We have agreed to hold an early regional public safety council with the district office," adding, "We will continuously identify and implement measures to ensure the safety of our district and alleviate residents' concerns."

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