Mapo District Uses AI Rapid Search System to Locate Missing Dementia Patients and Children

AI Analysis of CCTV Footage Secures the Golden Hour
136 Outdated CCTV Cameras Replaced, Significant Performance Upgrades

Mapo District in Seoul (Mayor Park Gangsu) announced on August 28 that it will officially begin operating the "Missing Persons Rapid Search System," which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage and quickly track the movements of missing persons.

This project was launched after securing a budget of 200 million won through a public contest held by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Following a pilot operation in July, the system has been in full operation since August.

Park Gangsu, Mayor of Mapo District, is inspecting the CCTV installation site with related officials. Provided by Mapo District.

The "Rapid Search System" is installed at the Mapo District CCTV Integrated Control Center. When a missing person report is received, the system analyzes all CCTV footage in the district using AI by inputting the missing person's photo and physical description. This enables the tracking of a missing person's movements in a much shorter time compared to the previous method, where monitoring staff had to check all footage manually, thereby securing the golden hour for rescue operations.

The results generated by the system are automatically linked to the Seoul CCTV Safety Center and the police 112 General Situation Room, allowing the police to conduct searches more quickly and accurately. In fact, during the pilot operation in July, the system was applied to a missing persons case and successfully identified the individual's movements in near real-time, demonstrating its effectiveness.

On August 21, Mayor Park Gangsu visited the CCTV Integrated Control Center to conduct an on-site inspection. Mayor Park emphasized, "Please ensure that the AI-based Missing Persons Rapid Search System is thoroughly operated in the field to deliver immediate results in rescuing missing persons and preventing crime," adding, "We will make Mapo an even safer city through close cooperation with the police."

Meanwhile, Mapo District has replaced 136 outdated or low-resolution CCTV cameras this year and newly implemented intelligent selective monitoring licenses. As a result, the system is expected to be highly effective in various areas, including the prevention of everyday crimes, child protection, and safety management in parks and playgrounds.

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