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Busan Metropolitan City Autonomous Police Committee Conducts Basic Capacity-Building Training for "Companion Dog Patrol Units"

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The Busan Metropolitan City Autonomous Police Committee (Chairperson Kim Cheol-joon, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee") announced today (April 27) that it would conduct basic capacity-building training for the Busan Companion Dog Patrol Units at the Yeonje District Office Citizens’ Hall and the National Pension Service Training Center over two days.

This training is organized to enhance general understanding of patrol activities and to strengthen the basic knowledge and competencies of the participants.

From April 12 to 13, 71 newly selected teams were finalized through a selection process, and together with 150 existing teams, a total of 221 dog owners will participate in the training.

Training Overview

• ●Date and Venue

• ○April 27 (Sun), 14:00–15:30, Yeonje District Office Citizens’ Hall (B1 Floor): 150 patrol members

• ○April 30 (Wed), 14:00–15:30, National Pension Service Training Center (2nd Floor): 70 patrol members

• ●Training Participants

• ○221 patrol teams (71 newly selected, 150 existing)

• ●Main Topics

• ○Understanding of the Autonomous Police System

• ○Guidance on the Animal Protection Act

• ○Crime prevention and environmental improvement (CPTED)

• ○Patrol methods

• ○Usage of patrol applications

• ○How to report using the Safety Report App

During the training, patrol members will also be provided with activity supplies and certificates of appointment to enhance their sense of responsibility and pride.

The newly selected patrol units will collaborate with three local police stations (Dongbu, Saha, and Yeonje) that have jurisdiction over the patrol operation areas, utilizing crime prediction data to conduct joint patrols with voluntary crime prevention organizations and police, focusing on youth guidance and safe return services.

Meanwhile, the Committee plans to recruit and select additional patrol members in May, allowing even more dog owners and their companion dogs to participate.

Recruitment will target residents who own dogs in the districts of Busanjin, Dongnae, Nam, Haeundae, Geumjeong, Suyeong, Sasang, and the newly added districts of Saha and Yeonje.

Chairperson Kim Cheol-joon of the Busan Metropolitan City Autonomous Police Committee stated,

"The Companion Dog Patrol Unit plays a crucial role beyond everyday walks, contributing to the safety of our communities. Through this training, we hope patrol activities with companion dogs will strengthen the safety network in our neighborhoods and foster a stronger sense of community."

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[Reference] Overview of the Companion Dog Patrol Unit Project

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