Yeongdeungpo-gu Goes All Out to Prevent 'Random Crimes'... Joint Patrols by Civil, Public, and Police Sectors

Yeongdeungpo Police Station Conducts Joint Patrol with Foreigners’ Autonomous Crime Prevention Unit to Proactively Prevent Crime

Focused patrols around nighttime foreigner-dense areas, crime-vulnerable zones, and subway stations

"We will maintain social security and alleviate residents' anxiety to create a city safe from crime"

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Yeongdeungpo District (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it will conduct joint patrols involving civilians, government, and police to proactively respond to violent crimes such as random attacks and maintain social security.

Recently, a series of random attacks targeting unspecified individuals have occurred, with violent crimes such as murder causing daily social upheaval and increasing residents’ anxiety.

In response, the district will conduct joint patrols with Yeongdeungpo Police Station and the Foreigners’ Autonomous Crime Prevention Unit to prevent copycat crimes and maintain social order.

The joint patrol team of civilians, government, and police will conduct nighttime patrols every Friday from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM between August 4 and September 2, focusing on foreigner-dense areas and subway station surroundings.

In particular, they will concentrate on patrolling crime-vulnerable areas such as multi-family residential neighborhoods, alleys, and parks where patrol cars have difficulty passing, aiming to block crimes early and enhance residents’ sense of safety, striving to build a “Safe City Yeongdeungpo.”

Additionally, entertainment venues will be provided with crime report guides using text messages for crime witnessing and crime prevention promotional materials. The patrols will also include activities such as encouraging early return of youth, checking security lights, cracking down on illegal nighttime garbage dumping, and controlling illegal street vending and illegal parking.

Meanwhile, the Foreigners’ Autonomous Crime Prevention Unit carries out various activities aimed at establishing public order, preventing crime, and maintaining security, including ▲basic order campaigns and crackdowns ▲patrols in high-risk areas. Especially, by having foreigners directly explain and guide conflicts arising from misunderstandings of domestic laws and customs, they serve as a bridge to broaden mutual understanding between local residents and foreigners.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, stated, “The most fundamental and important responsibility of local governments is to protect the lives and safety of residents,” adding, “We will do our best to create a flawless security environment by uniting civilians, government, and police so that residents can feel safe.”

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