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police command took a cautious stance regarding the abolition of the prosecution's investigation authority.
Yesterday (17th), the police are arguing about the fact that a group inside the police issued a statement in favor of the bill.
Reporter Park Se-won reported.
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The first press conference held by the National Police Agency after the Democratic Party introduced the so-called 'check-and-run' bill.
Nam Gu-joon, head of the National Investigation Headquarters, responded to a reporter's question about his position, saying, "The basic position is that we will keep an eye on it as it is being discussed at the National Assembly."
He also declined to comment on the idea of establishing a separate investigative body by separating the police and police investigation function, saying, "It is not the time to comment because specific details have not been released."
However, the prosecution showed displeasure at the fact that the recent valley murder case was used as a basis for opposing the investigation.
He emphasized, "The claim that the prosecution found out that the police simply closed the case is not true," he emphasized.
The opinions of the front-line police were also divided over yesterday's statement of the National Police Workers' Council in favor of the overhaul bill.
A police officer from a Seoul police station who spoke to SBS reporters agreed, saying, "It is nonsense to claim that the people will suffer if the prosecution's investigation authority is lost."
[Police official: The burden on front-line detectives will be greatly increased.
Even though the prosecution has the 6 major crimes (investigation authority), the (investigation) time is delayed...
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Some criticized the Police Workers' Council for hastily issued a statement, but the council explained that it was an important matter that was urgently underway and that the opinions of about 240 representatives were gathered.
(Video editing: Park Jeong-sam)