The Crime Prevention Measures Proposed by Former Police Officer, Gangseo-gu District Mayor...

"I Will Make Seoul the Safest City"
Comprehensive Crime Prevention and Public Safety Measures Launched

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon·photo) announced on the 10th that it will implement a ‘Comprehensive Crime Prevention and Life Safety Plan’ to protect residents’ safety from crime. The newly introduced plan consists of four strategic initiatives and 17 projects.

The first strategic initiative is to organize a crime prevention response system and expand prevention personnel. To this end, the district office and Gangseo Police Station will form a crime prevention working council to share information and conduct various prevention activities together. Crime-prone areas will see strengthened patrol activities through cooperation between the autonomous crime prevention squads and police substations, and mock drills will be conducted to respond to dangerous situations.

Safety personnel will be assigned to community service centers with high visitor traffic, and regular training on handling malicious complainants will be provided to civil service counter staff. The Safe Return Scout and Safe Village Security Guard projects, aimed at ensuring safe nighttime returns for women and the elderly, will also be continuously expanded and operated.

The second strategic initiative is to eliminate blind spots in crime safety to prepare for crimes that can occur anywhere. Major projects include installing privacy screens and emergency bells at civil service counters for crime prevention, expanding closed-circuit television (CCTV) installations in alleys and walking trails, installing smart security lights linked to the Ansim-i app, and installing facilities applying Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques in alleys.

The third initiative involves promoting various prevention projects to minimize crime damage. Self-defense training will be provided for residents and district office employees, and awareness campaigns and education will be conducted to prevent domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse. Additionally, management of mentally ill individuals and support for treatment costs and counseling will be strengthened to prepare for indiscriminate crimes.

The fourth initiative focuses on strengthening resilience through practical support. To prepare for everyday safety accidents, the district plans to enroll all residents in life safety insurance, and psychological support projects will be implemented to help stabilize victims of crime and disasters. For victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse, medical expense support, counseling through specialized centers, and legal service support will be provided to protect victims and minimize aftereffects.

District Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon said, “Although the number of the district’s five major crimes last year was lower than the Seoul city average, random crimes and sex crimes continue to occur nationwide, so we must never be complacent. We will do our best to protect the safety of all residents from various crimes and make Gangseo-gu the safest city.”

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