Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency Holds 81st Police Day Ceremony ... "Toward a Trusted Police Force That Listens to Residents"

The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency held a ceremony marking the 81st Police Day on October 21 at the main auditorium of Jeongbyeonggwan at the agency.

The ceremony began with the national ceremony and continued with introductions of guests, awards for meritorious service, a commemorative video, the reading of the president's congratulatory address, the reading of the Police Charter, congratulatory remarks, and the singing of the police anthem.

The Police Charter is being read at a ceremony marking the 81st Police Day at Jeongbyeonggwan, Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency. [Photo provided by Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency]

About 250 people attended, including the head of the Gyeongnam Provincial Retired Police Officers Association, heads of partner organizations such as the Police Development Council, police officers, and other officials.

As they read the Police Charter, attendees reaffirmed their commitment to serving the public.

They also pledged to continue providing public safety services that residents can trust by listening to their voices and acting proactively in the field, while upholding professionalism and respect for human rights.

Attendees pose for a commemorative photo at a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Police Day, held at Jeongbyeonggwan at the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency. [Photo courtesy of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency]

Commissioner Lee Jaeyoung said, "Trust in the police begins with listening to residents and paying attention to their voices, and it grows only when those voices are translated into meaningful action. This must be backed by fair law enforcement grounded in professionalism and competence, and human rights must remain our highest priority throughout the process so that we can protect the dignity and rights of every resident."

He added, "Let us not forget that the reason the police exist is always to serve the public, and work together to build a dependable Gyeongnam police force that residents love."

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