One Month Since the Launch of Seoul Police Mobile Patrol Unit... 321 Arrests Including Fugitives Made

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 20th that the Mobile Patrol Unit has apprehended 321 criminals, including those involved in robbery and theft cases as well as wanted individuals, within one month of its launch.

At the joint inauguration ceremony of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Mobile Patrol Unit and Criminal Mobile Unit held on February 20, Jo Ji-ho, Chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (right), is handing over the unit flag.
[Photo by Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency]

Officially launched on the 20th of last month, the Seoul Mobile Patrol Unit divides Seoul into four zones and, based on crime data analysis, focuses patrols and crime prevention diagnostics on vulnerable areas such as residential neighborhoods to prevent theft, cash-intensive businesses for security assessments, visible patrols in late-night entertainment districts, and patrols in areas prone to juvenile delinquency.

Additionally, when a significant incident occurs during patrol, the unit moves to the crime scene to conduct inspections and searches to resolve the case early. In cases where violent crimes such as weapon assaults raise residents' anxiety, the unit deploys a large number of police officers or supports local police stations where crowds gather due to various events or where crime is a concern, carrying out special crime prevention activities.

Through these efforts, in one month, the unit not only apprehended criminals but also cracked down on 1,548 violations of basic order, including minor offenses and traffic violations, conducted 1,979 crime prevention diagnostics, and implemented 39 protective measures, demonstrating visible security activities.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency plans to diversify the working locations of the Mobile Patrol Unit, strengthen cooperation with related organizations such as local governments and police stations through pre-deployment demand surveys, prior consultations on activity goals, and sharing of work results.

A police official stated, "The Mobile Patrol Unit aims for problem-solving crime prevention activities by engaging with citizens in the community," adding, "We will deploy police forces close to citizens, from the citizens' perspective, and where citizens need them, to always be a Seoul Mobile Patrol Unit that stands together with the people."

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