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The wandering figure of a missing person with disabilities captured by a monitoring officer at the Gwangju CCTV Control Center around 3 a.m. on the 3rd. Provided by Gwangju City

A missing disabled person who was wandering through downtown Gwangju late at night was safely rescued thanks to the keen observation skills of a control officer at the Gwangju City CCTV Integrated Control Center.

On September 4, Gwangju City announced that it had discovered the missing disabled person through real-time closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring and worked quickly with the police to carry out a rescue.

The control center spotted an adult male who appeared to have mobility difficulties wandering around the Dosan-dong area of Gwangsan District at approximately 11 p.m. on September 2. Four hours later, at around 3 a.m. on September 3, the same individual was seen wandering near Gwangju Songjeong Station.

The control center staff sensed something suspicious and immediately checked the 'Safe Dream (Missing Children Search Center)' operated by the National Police Agency. Upon searching, they confirmed that the individual had been reported missing in Mokpo on September 1 and promptly notified the police. Six minutes after the report, at 3:49 a.m., police arrived at the scene, confirmed the person's identity as the missing individual, and ensured his safety.

This rescue of a missing disabled person once again demonstrates the role of the Gwangju CCTV Integrated Control Center as a safety net for citizens. Previously, on August 20-21, the control center played a decisive role in apprehending a suspect by detecting and tracking a series of vehicle arsons in Nam District through real-time monitoring.

Since its establishment in 2013, the control center has focused on protecting the lives and property of citizens by monitoring more than 11,800 CCTVs in 4,090 locations, including school zones and crime-prone areas, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

In addition, the center utilizes more than 3,000 emergency bells and an intelligent video analysis system that allows for immediate reporting and inquiries in emergencies, enabling the prevention and response to various incidents such as missing persons, intrusions, and wandering.

Kim Gwangsu, Director of Social Disaster Management, stated, "Through intensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring, we were able to quickly locate the missing person and work with the police to take swift action. Moving forward, we will further strengthen our role as a community safety net by leveraging advanced technology and the keen observation skills of our control officers."

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