Police Strengthen Security Using Satellites... Sign MOU with Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute

KAIST Expands Operation of 'Science Policing Capacity Enhancement Program'

The National Police Agency announced on the 30th that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) to expand the use of satellite information in the field of public safety.

Previously, the National Police Agency joined the 'Satellite Information Utilization Council,' led by the Ministry of Science and ICT and composed of central administrative agencies and their affiliated organizations. By joining the Satellite Information Utilization Council, it becomes easier to access and view satellite images on the satellite image platform operated by KARI.

Police Agency-Korea Aerospace Research Institute Business Agreement Ceremony. [Photo by Police Agency]

The police expect that by utilizing satellite information, they will be able to more effectively manage on-site control, resident evacuation, and deployment of personnel when disasters, large-scale incidents, or accidents occur.

Additionally, it is anticipated to assist in analyzing habitual traffic congestion areas, securing evidence related to land and real estate crimes, counter-terrorism activities, and developing precise positioning technologies to protect socially vulnerable groups.

At the MOU signing ceremony held the previous day at KARI in Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun stated, “We will expand the use of satellite information into various fields such as counter-terrorism, public safety, criminal investigations, and traffic safety. We will also pursue the mid- to long-term introduction of police satellites and the development of next-generation public safety transportation integrating satellite navigation devices.”

Furthermore, the National Police Agency will cooperate with KAIST to expand the 'Scientific Policing Capability Enhancement' training program this year.

This year, training will be conducted six times annually at KAIST Munji Campus for 300 participants, with three sessions (150 participants) targeting senior superintendents and above, and three sessions (150 participants) targeting police inspectors and superintendents, each lasting one week.

The training content includes ▲ understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution and changes in the future policing environment ▲ new types of crimes arising from advances in cutting-edge science and technology ▲ police response measures and directions for application in policing fieldwork.