Gwangju Nambu Police Station Launches Special Security Measures for Lunar New Year Holiday

Increase in 112 Emergency Calls During Last Year's Lunar New Year
Proactive Measures Needed for Major Crimes and Traffic
Systematic Activities Including Strengthened Visible Patrols

On the 17th, the Gwangju Nambu Police Station held a crime prevention response strategy meeting for comprehensive and systematic special security activities in preparation for the Lunar New Year holiday, with participation from all departments including the Civil Affairs, Police Administration, Crime Prevention Response, Women and Youth, Investigation, Criminal, Security and Guard, and Traffic divisions. Provided by Gwangju Nambu Police Station

Gwangju Nambu Police Station (Chief Song Seho) is making every effort to prevent crime by conducting comprehensive special security activities by department in preparation for the Lunar New Year holiday.

On the 17th, Gwangju Nambu Police Station announced that it had held a crime prevention response strategy meeting for special security activities ahead of the Lunar New Year, with participation from all departments (Public Affairs, Administration, Crime Prevention and Response, Women and Youth, Investigation, Criminal Affairs, Security and Intelligence, and Traffic).

This strategy meeting was held to create a holiday atmosphere that residents can feel, taking into account the need to establish solid public safety amid recent national crises and to proactively respond to the increasing demand for security during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.

According to an analysis of 112 emergency call data during the holiday period, the daily average number of 112 calls increased by 142 cases during last year's Lunar New Year holiday compared to the previous year.

By type, reports related to 'major crimes, public order maintenance, and traffic' have continued to rise, indicating the need for proactive measures to prevent crime and ensure safety during this year's Lunar New Year holiday.

This special security activity will be carried out in three phases over 11 days from the 25th to the 30th.

The Nambu Police Station will analyze the current security situation in advance, inspect crime-prone factors, and establish customized security measures through crime prevention response strategy meetings. In addition, by actively utilizing both internal and external personnel for visible patrols, the station plans to strengthen community policing and systematically block potential risks at each stage.

Key details include: ▲Data analysis and pre-inspection of crime-prone factors ▲Strengthening community policing through visible and problem-solving patrols ▲Enhancing on-site response capabilities centered on situation managers ▲Strict response to major crimes affecting public livelihood and proactive measures against various safety accidents ▲Step-by-step traffic management in major congested areas and special crackdowns on drunk driving, among others.

Chief Song Seho stated, “Through this special security activity, we will continue visible crime prevention efforts and respond with all our strength to establish a public safety atmosphere across society and do our best to ensure a stable daily life for the people.”

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