Mokpo Police Strengthen Chuseok Crime Prevention with Joint Patrols in Single-Person Household Areas

Focused Inspections in Crime-Prone Areas Such as Iro-dong and Hadang-dong
Pre-emptive Assessments of Dimly Lit Alleys and Vulnerable Factors

The Mokpo Police Station of Jeonnam-Gwangju Metropolitan City is strengthening proactive public safety measures to ensure citizens can enjoy a worry-free Chuseok holiday. These efforts include conducting joint patrols and preventive assessments in areas vulnerable to crime, such as neighborhoods with high concentrations of single-person households and dimly lit alleyways.

On the 16th, Mokpo Seo District collaborated with related organizations to conduct a joint patrol in an area densely populated by single-person households. Photo by Mokpo Police Station

On September 16, Mokpo Police Station carried out a joint patrol with local residents, government officials, and police officers in the Iro-dong and Hadang-dong areas to prevent crime ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

Over 60 people participated in this patrol, including representatives from Mokpo Police Station, Jeonnam Autonomous Police Committee, Jeonnam Metropolitan Patrol Unit, Mokpo Volunteer Crime Prevention Corps, Mokpo Citizens' Police Association, Hadang-dong Women's Patrol Team, and officials from the Administrative Welfare Center.

The police focused on identifying and inspecting crime risk factors in neighborhoods densely populated by single-person households, recognizing that the number of residents staying alone during the holiday may increase.

In particular, the patrols targeted low-light alleyways and areas with little foot traffic to assess environmental factors that could facilitate crime, while increasing visible patrols to enhance residents’ sense of safety.

The police plan to continue preventive activities tailored to each region, as demand for public safety is expected to change during Chuseok—residential areas may be emptier than usual, while commercial districts and multi-use facilities may see an influx of people.

Collaborative public safety activities involving community groups and administrative agencies will also be expanded, allowing for both patrols and improvements to the living environment in areas vulnerable to crime.

To ease residents’ concerns during the holiday period, police will intensify patrols around areas prone to crime and those densely populated by single-person households. Any risk factors identified will be shared with relevant agencies to develop improvement measures.

Myeongbon Jang, Chief of Mokpo Police Station, stated, "We will closely examine crime risk factors to ensure residents can spend the holiday in peace and safety," adding, "We are committed to implementing preventive, community-oriented policing tailored to local needs in order to maintain public safety."

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