Gyeonggi Province Launches Task Force to Enhance Special Judicial Police Expertise... Proactive Response to Prosecution Office Act

Gyeonggi Province has officially launched a task force (TF) to enhance the expertise of its Special Judicial Police Corps.

On April 23, in response to anticipated changes in the judicial system, such as the enforcement of the Prosecution Office Act, Gyeonggi Province held the first meeting of the "Innovation Task Force to Enhance the Expertise of the Special Judicial Police" at the provincial government office. The province has begun developing innovative policies aimed at strengthening investigative expertise, befitting the nation's largest Special Judicial Police organization.

The launch of the task force was prompted by the growing recognition that improving the investigative thoroughness and legal expertise of the Special Judicial Police, who handle violations of administrative laws, is crucial for ensuring residents' safety and protecting their rights and interests.

Participants are taking a commemorative photo ahead of the Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police Expertise Enhancement Innovation Task Force meeting. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

To this end, the TF will be led by the Head of Safety Management and will include investigative staff, as well as external experts in law, academia, and the investigative field, operating as a public-private partnership. The primary focus will be on developing effective policies to enhance the expertise of the Special Judicial Police by combining hands-on investigative experience with legal expertise.

During the meeting, the TF discussed a range of strategies to respond to the enforcement of the Prosecution Office Act, including: fostering professional talent, establishing investigation systems and infrastructure, developing core Gyeonggi Province-specific policies, and strengthening collaborative governance for mutual growth.

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