Even Torn by the Collar, I Paid... 'Police Uniform' Free Reissue

Uniforms and equipment of on-site police officers damaged in dangerous situations such as fires and weapon rampages will now be reissued free of charge.

The National Police Agency announced on the 21st that it will implement the 'Honor Box' system based on this content.

The National Police Agency selected Sergeant Lee Kang-ha of the Shindaebang Precinct, Dongjak Police Station in Seoul, as the first recipient of the 'Honor Box,' which provides free replacement uniforms and equipment for police officers damaged during dangerous situations such as fires and weapon rampages.
[Photo by National Police Agency]

Currently, each police officer purchases the necessary uniforms and equipment using purchase points (240,000 to 480,000 KRW) they receive individually.

The problem is that even if uniforms and gear are damaged during official duties on site, individuals must use their allocated points to repurchase them. Among on-site police officers, there have been growing calls for improvement of this system.

With the implementation of the Honor Box system, officers will be able to receive damaged uniforms and equipment free of charge after only going through the review process of their affiliated station.

Additionally, a 'visiting repair service' will be implemented, where uniforms slightly damaged from incidents such as grabbing by the collar will be repaired free of charge by the contracted company either by visiting directly or via courier.

The National Police Agency selected Police Lieutenant Lee Gang-ha of the Shindaebang Precinct, Dongjak Police Station in Seoul as the first recipient of the Honor Box and presented it to him at the Shindaebang Precinct on the same day.

Last month on the 23rd, Lieutenant Lee responded to a fire report at a multi-family house in Dongjak-gu while on patrol, promptly took initial action at the scene, and together with firefighters who arrived later, rescued a mother in her 30s and her 30-month-old child on the third floor where the fire occurred.

During this process, his jumper, uniform, vest, and shoes were damaged.

Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, said, "This is meaningful in that the police organization will provide maximum support so that officers whose uniforms and equipment are damaged while protecting the public in dangerous security situations can maintain their pride as uniformed officers and focus on safeguarding the peaceful daily lives of the people."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.