자치경찰제 도입 및 제도정착에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study has attempted to comparatively analyze autonomous police system bills and determine a logical plan of action from the perspective of a large local organization. Although Korea became decentralize via local elections in 1995, an autonomous police system has not yet been introduced. The Lee Myung-bak administration has shown a willingness to introduce an autonomous police system through a partial revision of the Autonomous Police Act (draft). To ensure the success of an autonomous police system, the promotion of the following is needed: First, it is necessary to introduce an autonomous police system to large local governments that takes into consideration financial aspects. If the integration of administrative districts is coordinated, the introduction of a municipal/district/county autonomous police system would also be recommended. In terms of the type of organization, an autonomous police system should be under a municipal or provincial governor’s direct control. Second, a close relationship with related organizations should be maintained in terms of supply of manpower. Besides the expansion of this kind of force, it is important to build an intimate and cooperative relationship with the local society. Third, it is necessary to builde expertise and specializationin addition to security services. To fulfill the duties of special judicial police, support from government employees and experts is essential. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a support department such as the ‘Department of Special Judiciary’, which can connect and coordinate a cooperative system. Fourth, it is important to clearly clarify police duties. National police should focus on those issues associated with response to crime, establishment of law & order and ensuring a social safety network. On the contrary, the duties of local police should be limited to customized security services for the locals, support of the fulfillment of official duties and other special judicial police duties. Fifth, a cooperative and complementary relationship with national police should be established. Local police should set up and maintain an equal cooperative relationship with national police to efficiently manage and operate the police force. For this, it is necessary to make mandatory those details including mutual support, joint use of facilities, and establishment of a communication network, etc..