Daegu Police Launch "Safety Shield" for Chuseok Holiday

Simultaneous Response to Violence, Traffic, and Everyday Crimes
All-Out Effort for Citizens' Sense of Safety

The Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency (Commissioner Lee Seungyeop) and the Daegu Autonomous Police Committee (Chairman Lee Joongu) will implement a "Comprehensive Chuseok Holiday Security Plan" for two weeks from September 29 to October 12, to ensure citizens' safety during their journey home and to maintain public order throughout the Chuseok holiday.

Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency building. Photo by Kwon Byunggeon

◆ Surge in Crime and Emergency Calls During Chuseok Holiday

During last year's Chuseok holiday, the average daily number of 112 emergency calls reached 2,692, an increase of 14.2% compared to non-holiday periods. Notably, reports of domestic violence and violent crimes surged by 73% and 44%, respectively, highlighting a sharp rise in demand for public safety during the holiday.

The police will intensively deploy available personnel to vulnerable areas to strengthen visible patrols. In addition, Crime Prevention Officers (CPOs) will inspect financial institutions, jewelry stores, and unmanned shops to promptly address any security weaknesses.

◆ Top Priority: Protecting Victims of Relationship-Based Crimes and Vulnerable Groups

Individuals under monitoring for domestic and dating violence will be preemptively observed, and those deemed high-risk will be classified accordingly, with information sharing and emergency response protocols prepared. The police will also strengthen preemptive measures against stalking and child abuse cases, making victim protection their highest priority.

◆ Full-Scale Management of Traffic and Everyday Crimes

To manage expected congestion on major city roads and around traditional markets due to homebound and returning vehicles, as well as visitors to ancestral graves, 213 police officers and 101 patrol cars and sidecars will be deployed for tailored traffic management. During the holiday, continuous day-and-night drunk driving checkpoints will be maintained, and there will be focused crackdowns on crimes impacting ordinary citizens, such as theft, voice phishing, and everyday violence, to proactively prevent criminal activity.

◆ "Ensuring a Peaceful Holiday for Citizens"

Lee Seungyeop, Commissioner of the Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency, stated, "We will do our utmost to ensure citizens can enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday through a comprehensive security plan that leaves no gaps in our operations."

The core of public safety during Chuseok lies in prevention and protection. The most effective way to prevent crime and reduce public anxiety is through swift on-site response and thorough preemptive preparation. It remains to be seen whether these measures by the Daegu police will translate into a tangible sense of safety for citizens.

The Mobile Patrol Unit of Daegu Police Agency is conducting night patrols in a commercial district with a high concentration of shops.

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