Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, Hosts Luncheon to Encourage Police Officers in Charge of Victim Protection

On the 29th, Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, hosted a luncheon meeting at the Hanmaru Hall within the Commissioner’s official residence, inviting 13 police officers in charge of victim protection.

This meeting was organized to encourage frontline police officers who have been working to support victims and their families in criminal cases such as the stabbing incidents at Sillim Station and Seohyeon Station. The National Police Agency awarded commendations to Sergeant Song In-seop of the Women’s Safety Division at the Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency and Corporal Seo Min-jung of Asan Police Station, Chungnam Police Agency.

On the 29th, Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, hosted a luncheon meeting at Hanmaru Hall within the Commissioner’s official residence, inviting 13 police officers in charge of victim protection.

Sergeant Song was recognized for establishing a one-on-one dedicated support system for victims and bereaved families as a member of the victim protection team immediately after the Seohyeon Station stabbing incident, and for effectively carrying out various support activities. At that time, a bereaved family member wrote a thank-you letter on the police station’s website where Sergeant Song was assigned.

Corporal Seo was acknowledged for her seven years of service rescuing intellectually disabled victims who suffered severe domestic violence such as fractures and burns, and for actively supporting victims by accompanying them to trials to ensure their opinions were reflected in court proceedings. The victim also sent a text message expressing gratitude to Corporal Seo, saying, “If I had been alone, I wouldn’t have been able to do anything.”

Commissioner Yoon stated, “The importance of victim protection and support is increasing, and a victim-centered system must be established throughout police work,” adding, “As specialists in the field of victim protection, you represent the warm face of the police. Please take pride in this role and actively engage in your duties.”

Meanwhile, since the occurrence of incidents, the National Police Agency has been operating by hiring professionals with psychology degrees and counseling experience to ensure legal, economic, and specialized psychological support for victims. One to two victim protection officers have been assigned to the Women and Youth Divisions of frontline police stations nationwide, totaling 259 officers across the country.

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