Police Chief Comforts Injured Officers in Gwangju... "Promises Treatment Support"

On the 22nd, Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, visited Chosun University Hospital in Gwangju and other locations to meet and console injured police officers from the Gwangju Police Agency's Nambu Police Station who were wounded by a bladed weapon during the process of apprehending a suspect and are currently undergoing treatment.

Earlier, on the 19th, three police officers including Sergeant A, who responded to a 112 emergency call, sustained injuries such as lacerations to the face and fingers caused by a bladed weapon wielded by the suspect during the arrest. They are currently hospitalized after receiving suturing surgeries at Chosun University Hospital, Sangmu Hospital, and CT Hospital.

Commissioner Yoon promised to ensure that the injured officers can focus solely on their treatment and recovery by providing medical and nursing care expenses, as well as offering continuous psychological counseling to address any trauma thereafter.

On the 22nd, Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, visited Chosun University Hospital in Gwangju and other locations to meet with injured police officers from the Gwangju Police Agency's Nambu Police Station who were wounded by a knife during the process of apprehending a suspect and are currently receiving treatment.

According to the National Police Agency, the number of police officers injured in the line of duty was 1,179 in 2023, 1,563 in 2022, and 1,181 in 2021.

Commissioner Yoon pledged to increase the approval rate for work-related injury claims and to work closely with relevant departments to overcome existing legal and institutional constraints, enabling higher levels of compensation.

Commissioner Yoon emphasized, “We plan to prioritize the safety of field officers by assessing the various risks they face at every moment, strengthening protective equipment and safety training accordingly. Regarding crimes that resist public authority with violence, a higher level of physical force must be actively employed.”

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