Muan Police Conduct Joint Civil-Academic-Police Patrol to Prevent Juvenile Delinquency

Published 08 Mar.2024 10:44(KST)

Muan Police Station (Chief Kang Yong-jun) conducted a joint patrol on the 7th, collaborating with civil, academic, and police sectors to prevent juvenile delinquency by monitoring harmful environments and focusing on vulnerable areas.

According to Muan Police on the 8th, the joint patrol involved 65 participants, including police officers, the Office of Education, the Youth Counseling Center, teachers, and the Samhyang Volunteer Crime Prevention Unit.

Conducting joint patrols focused on mapping and cracking down on harmful environments and vulnerable areas to prevent juvenile delinquency. [Photo by Muan Police Station]

Recently, there has been an increasing trend in reports of juvenile offenses related to alcohol and tobacco within the jurisdiction, along with a rapid rise in youths participating in highly addictive cyber gambling. This patrol was conducted to raise awareness and implement proactive prevention measures.

In particular, promotional materials featuring the slogan "No Tobacco, No Drugs, No Gambling" were distributed along with self-produced leaflets to youths and businesses harmful to juveniles. The campaign included guidance and protection activities for youths and cautioned business owners about employing and allowing access to juveniles.

A parent, Ms. Kim, who participated in the joint patrol, said, "I felt uneasy as a mother and a fellow small business owner when I saw news reports about businesses suspended for violating the Juvenile Protection Act. I feel rewarded to have this opportunity to both support small business owners and protect youths."

Kang Yong-jun, Chief of Muan Police Station, stated, "We will do our best to establish a safety network for youths by collaborating with related organizations to protect them from various harmful environments."