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Increase in police officers being attacked with weapons… New protective gear to be distributed from next month

[‘\n’, Police Agency to Provide New Lightweight Bulletproof Vests with 30% Reduced Weight,
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The Police Agency announced on the 7th that they will distribute new safety equipment to enhance the safety of on-site police officers exposed to dangers such as attacks with edged weapons starting in June. / Reporter Kim Youngbong,
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, ‘The Police Agency announced on the 7th that they will distribute new safety equipment to enhance the safety of on-site police officers exposed to dangers such as attacks with edged weapons starting in June.’,
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, ‘According to the Police Agency, the total number of injuries to police officers on duty in 2022 was 1451, with 336 of them being injured due to assailants. This is a 546% increase of 284 cases compared to the previous year’s 51 cases.’,
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, ‘To address this, the police have prepared new safety equipment including four types of bulletproof vests and medium-sized shields. The new safety equipment will be provided to 17 on-site departments, including regional police, mobile patrol units, detectives, and traffic police.’,
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The Police Agency announced on the 7th that they will distribute new safety equipment to enhance the safety of on-site police officers exposed to dangers such as attacks with edged weapons starting in June. / Provided by the Police Agency,
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, ‘The weight of the new bulletproof vests has been reduced by over 30%, from 1.1 to 2.1kg compared to the existing vests weighing 2.9 to 3.1kg. The multi-functional bulletproof vest can be worn at all times instead of the current outdoor vest, and the inner bulletproof vest and neck protector can be worn over outdoor vests. The stab-proof jacket has also been improved to allow for everyday wear.’,
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, ‘The medium-sized shield is transparent to reduce impact and ensure visibility. It will be mounted on patrol cars at police stations.’,
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, ‘Police Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun emphasized, “With the increasing trend of violent crimes lately, the safety of on-site police officers is more threatened.”‘ He added, “We expect that the safety equipment being distributed starting this year will help on-site staff to respond to crimes more safely and actively.”‘,
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