Seoul Police Chief: "Minimizing On-Site Confusion as Revised Criminal Procedure Act Takes Effect"

"On-Site Training Provided Before the Enforcement of Revised Criminal Procedure Act"
One-Month Pilot Program at Seven Seoul Police Stations

The police have announced plans to focus on minimizing confusion at the scene during the transition of the criminal justice system.

On the 1st, inside Renesquare in Jung-gu, Seoul, a flag for the Serious Crimes Investigation Agency was raised. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung

At a press conference held on October 6, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Ko Beomseok said, "People are expressing many concerns and worries over the enforcement of the revised Criminal Procedure Act. Although there have been no particular reports of difficulties or problems so far, we will work closely with the Serious Crime Investigation Agency throughout its launch process to minimize confusion."

On October 2, ahead of the changes to the criminal justice system, the police reviewed the amended laws and have been providing related training to ensure that frontline investigators are thoroughly briefed on the new rules. In addition to recruiting more investigative personnel, trial runs were conducted for one month at seven police stations—Jungnang, Nowon, Dobong, Dongdaemun, Seongbuk, Gangbuk, and Jongam Police Stations in Seoul. The goal was for officers to experience actual work changes ahead of the new system’s implementation and to identify areas for improvement.

Furthermore, the police have set up a consultation and support task force (TF) in case any issues arise from the institutional changes. The task force, established under the Investigation Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, receives and processes inquiries regarding matters that are difficult to resolve at individual precincts. If such matters cannot be resolved at the Seoul agency level, the National Investigation Headquarters responds directly.

Commissioner Ko stated, "The task force has established a system that enables immediate consultation and support for matters that need to be addressed. We will compile the inquiries and consulting cases received on the front lines and use them to improve the system."

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