Seongdong-gu Expands 'Walking Path Crime Prevention System' to All Neighborhoods

Expanding the 'Walking Trail Crime Prevention System' Across Seongdong-gu to Address Crime Blind Spots... System Upgraded with Voice Interaction and Emergency Alarm Features Including Vulnerable Areas by District

Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jung Won-oh) is expanding and operating the 'Walking Path Crime Prevention System' to all 17 neighborhoods.

Following the successful pilot operation of the 'Walking Path Crime Prevention System,' which was first introduced nationwide in August, it was expanded to 10 locations by type in September. Based on securing residents' safety and proving the effectiveness of crime prevention, the district expanded the service area to cover the entire Seongdong-gu.

Before full operation, Seongdong-gu conducted a demand survey on vulnerable areas in each neighborhood with the cooperation of the police station to finalize the operation sections and installation points. While implementing this full expansion, the district added features that allow residents to use the system more safely.

First is the 'Voice Conversation' feature. Until now, communication with the control center during video transmission was done via text messages, but now real-time voice conversation is possible. This has the advantage of enabling immediate two-way communication in emergency situations.

Next is the 'Emergency Alarm' feature. When the system is activated, a whistle-shaped icon appears on the screen, and when the user presses it, a whistle sound is emitted from their phone. This can alert people nearby in an emergency and is expected to have a preventive effect on crime occurrence. These features reflect the opinions of residents gathered during the pilot operation.

With this full expansion, the 'Walking Path Crime Prevention System' can be used at a total of 220 points across 33 locations throughout Seongdong-gu, and the installation points by neighborhood can be checked on the Seongdong-gu Office website.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, “The ultimate goal of operating the Walking Path Crime Prevention System is to alleviate residents' anxiety and reduce safety blind spots, creating a safe Seongdong-gu free from crime,” adding, “We will continue to provide smart inclusive services that all residents can enjoy.”

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