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Busan Autonomous Police Hold “Day of Partnership,” Strengthening Collaborative Public Safety with Citizens

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The Busan Metropolitan City Autonomous Police Committee (Chairperson: Kim Cheol-jun; hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”) announced that it held the “Busan Autonomous Police, Day of Partnership” event yesterday (the 18th) at 4:00 p.m. at the Dahal Lecture Hall of Domoheon.

This event was organized to express appreciation for the efforts of institutions and civic groups that worked together to advance autonomous police policies throughout 2025, and to further strengthen a collaborative public safety foundation that citizens can tangibly experience.

Approximately 100 participants attended the event, including Busan Police Agency Commissioner Eom Seong-gyu, Song Sang-jo, Chair of the Administrative and Cultural Affairs Committee of the Busan Metropolitan Council, members of the policy advisory group, the Companion Dog Patrol Unit, voluntary crime prevention units, the Model Drivers Association, the Green Mothers Association, and other civic public safety cooperation groups.

The event began with a pre-ceremony performance, followed by the screening of a video showcasing autonomous police achievements, a progress report on the “Busan Traffic Safety High” initiative, the presentation of awards and the “Partnership Award” to distinguished contributors, and a communication forum titled “Partnership Talk Talk,” with participation from civic cooperation groups.

The “Autonomous Police Achievement Video” introduced key accomplishments achieved together with citizens, such as the expansion of the Companion Dog Patrol Unit, strengthened operation of Child Safety Guardians, and the establishment of a traffic safety culture through the “Safe Hand Campaign,” receiving an enthusiastic response from attendees.

In particular, individuals, institutions, and organizations that contributed to autonomous police activities this year—including Busanjin District, the Busan Regional Headquarters of MG Saemaul Geumgo, and the head of the northern branch of the Model Drivers Association—were honored with the “Partnership Award” as well as citations and letters of appreciation in recognition of their contributions.

Following the screening of the achievement video, the Busan Police Agency presented its plan for advancing the “Busan Traffic Safety High” initiative and proposed innovative measures to dramatically improve Busan’s traffic culture through cooperation between autonomous police and citizens, drawing strong interest from participants.

During the subsequent communication forum, “Partnership Talk Talk: Creating a Safer Busan Together,” representatives from public safety cooperation groups—including the policy advisory group, the Companion Dog Patrol Unit, voluntary crime prevention units, the Model Drivers Association, and the Green Mothers Association—shared their views on public safety policy directions that citizens can truly feel and experience.

Participants expressed consensus on the need to expand collaborative public safety policies, offering a range of policy suggestions such as strengthening community-based public safety, enhancing protection systems for children and the elderly, and spreading a culture of safety in everyday life.

The Committee stated that it will continue to work toward the stable establishment of the Busan-style autonomous police model by strengthening connections with local communities, expanding citizen participation, and reinforcing cooperative networks.

Chairperson Kim Cheol-jun of the Autonomous Police Committee said, “The policies pursued by the Busan Autonomous Police this year were made possible thanks to the partnership with citizens and cooperating institutions,” adding, “We will continue to expand Busan’s own safety policies that citizens can participate in and experience, making Busan the safest and most livable city.”