The Busan Metropolitan Police Commission (Chairperson Kim Cheol-jun, hereinafter referred to as “the Commission”) announced that on May 29, it hosted the 2025 Campus Safety Campaign at the Pusan National University Daedongje Festival. The event was jointly organized with Pusan National University’s ESG Management Center and Geumjeong Police Station, and featured interactive crime prevention activities for students and citizens.
Key Highlights of the Campaign
This hands-on campaign gained positive responses from participants by providing direct, engaging experiences to raise awareness about crime prevention.
●Drug Detection Demonstration: Participants used kits to detect drugs mixed in beverages, raising awareness about the dangers of drug crimes and preventive measures.
●Illegal Filming Detection Demonstration: Participants experienced how to detect hidden cameras using professional equipment and received practical information on preventing digital sex crimes.
●Campus Safety Newsletter Distribution: Informational flyers were distributed, offering guidance on how to respond to sexual assault, report incidents, and support victims.
●“Raise Your Hand” Traffic Safety Booth: This participatory safety campaign encouraged pedestrians to raise their hands at crosswalks without signals to alert drivers, receiving active citizen engagement.
Civic Engagement and Dialogue
Members of the Busan Autonomous Police Policy Advisory Group also participated, explaining the purpose of the autonomous police system in an accessible manner and directly engaging with students and citizens. Their presence helped to vividly convey the vision of a shared community-based policing initiative.
Since its launch in March 2025, the Busan Autonomous Police Policy Advisory Group has contributed professional insights on all areas of autonomous policing and has helped improve citizen-centered public safety services.
Chairperson Kim Cheol-jun stated:
“This campaign was a meaningful opportunity to come together with students, citizens, and the policy advisory group to promote everything from drug and sex crime prevention to traffic safety culture.
We will continue to work closely with universities, police, and civil society to create an autonomous police system that delivers safety in everyday life.”
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