Gwangju Police Agency Holds Regular Meeting on "Responsibility for Victim Safety and Recovery"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Police Agency (Chief Kim Jun-cheol) held a regular meeting of the Victim Protection Promotion Committee at Mudeung Hall, it was reported on the 7th.

The meeting was attended by a total of 12 people, including the head of the intelligence investigation department, internal members such as the audit and human rights officer, and external member Professor Im Su-jin. Presentations were given on topics including plans to strengthen victim protection and support, restorative police activities by civilian committee members, and the introduction and progress of the crime victim assessment system.

Park Jeong-bo, head of the investigation department, stated, "Our police are making efforts to strengthen the personal protection of crime victims by utilizing various measures such as smartwatches and temporary accommodations, and we will enhance practical victim recovery and the participation of victims in criminal procedures."

He added, "We will also actively promote policies such as restorative police activities and crime victim assessments," and said, "We ask for support and encouragement regarding the establishment of police officer exemption regulations for active on-site responses to protect crime victims."