자치경찰제 대안 모델

An Alternative model for Regionalization of policing in Korea: Police Special Districts and Police District Regional Police System

The aim of this study is to pinpoint limitations within the previous models for regionalization of policing in Korea, and to provide an alternative model, which is named as [Police District Regional Police System]. The previous models for regional police system commonly suggest that regional governments maintain authority over police organizational structure, human resources, and financial supports for regional police organizations. This aspect of the previous models will result in politically dependent police organizations. Thus, the current study suggested that regional division of police shall be based on specific demands for police service, and create police districts independent from the existing governmental administrative regions. By creating police own administrative districts, police can be politically independent and carry out policing activities and policies targeting specifical demands in different regions. This is the hope that the current study ignites discussion for better regional police system for the people in South Korea.