Civilians Commended by Police for Reporting Sexual Harassment and Illegal Filming on Subway

Reporting via 112 While Pursuing Suspect and Documenting the Crime

Civilians and subway staff who reported sexual harassment and illegal filming incidents on the subway, thereby aiding in the apprehension of suspects, have received police commendations.

On the morning of the 16th, awardees are taking a commemorative photo at the 'Citizen Guardian' commendation ceremony held at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency

On July 16, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Subway Police Unit awarded certificates of commendation and rewards for suspect apprehension to seven citizens and subway staff who contributed to the arrest of suspects involved in sexual harassment and illegal filming cases. The awardees helped secure decisive evidence by either following the suspects and providing real-time updates on their whereabouts and appearance through emergency calls to 112 or by capturing the criminal acts on camera. They were recognized for their swift reporting and active cooperation, which proved instrumental in resolving crimes committed within the subway system.

Jeongbo Park, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stressed, "The seven 'Citizen Guardians' have set a milestone for the future of public safety in our society." Kyungwook Min, head of the Subway Police Unit, said, "The nature of the subway makes it an environment where crimes can be committed discreetly and suspects can easily escape, posing challenges for prevention." He added, "We will continue to encourage proactive reporting and cooperation from citizens."

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