“섬의 일상까지 지키는 치안”

황동석 진도 신임 경찰서장 / 진도경찰서

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섬과 바다로 둘러싸인 진도에서 치안은 단순한 사건 대응을 넘어, 군민의 일상을 지켜내는 마지막 울타리다.

2026년 새해를 앞두고 진도경찰서를 이끄는 황동석 서장은 “진도다운 치안은 군민의 삶 속으로 먼저 다가가는 것”이라며 현장·예방 중심의 책임치안을 분명히 했다.

지난 12월 31일 오전, 진도경찰서에서 진행된 해남뉴스와의 인터뷰에서 황 서장은 자신의 경찰 인생과 진도 부임 소감, 그리고 앞으로의 치안 방향을 차분하지만 단호한 어조로 밝혔다.

황 서장은 전북경찰청에서 정읍경찰서장, 자치경찰과장, 범죄예방대응과장 등 주요 보직을 두루 거치며 현장과 정책을 모두 경험해 온 인물이다.

그는 “국민의 안전을 최우선 가치로 삼아 왔다.”며 “지역 실정에 맞는 예방 중심 치안과 주민과의 소통을 통해 신뢰받는 경찰이 되는 데 힘써 왔다.”고 소개했다.

진도경찰서장으로 부임한 소감에 대해 그는 “섬 지역이라는 특수성과 군민의 생활 여건을 고려할 때 책임감이 더욱 크게 느껴진다.”며 “도서 지역의 특성을 반영한 맞춤형 치안 활동으로 군민의 생명과 재산을 지키는 데 최선을 다 하겠다.”고 말했다.

처음 마주한 진도에 대해서는 “섬과 바다가 어우러진 자연 속에 군민들의 삶이 오롯이 담겨 있다는 느낌을 받았다.”며 “이 평온한 일상을 지켜내는 것이 진도경찰의 사명이라는 점을 다시 한 번 마음에 새기게 됐다”고 밝혔다.

그가 정의하는 ‘진도다운 치안’은 분명했다.
“지역의 특성을 정확히 이해하고, 군민의 일상 속으로 자연스럽게 스며드는 치안”이다.

관광 성수기, 계절 변화, 섬 지역 특유의 생활환경까지 고려한 예방 활동을 강화하고, 사소한 위험과 불편도 놓치지 않는 현장 중심 치안이 진도의 현실에 맞는 해법이라는 설명이다.

군민의 평온한 일상을 위해 경찰이 가장 먼저 해야 할 역할로 그는 ‘선제적 접근’을 꼽았다.

“사건이 발생한 뒤의 대응보다 생활 속 작은 위험 요소를 미리 살피고 예방하는 것이 중요하다.”며 “주민의 목소리에 귀 기울이고 불안 요인을 사전에 해소하는 것이 평온한 일상의 출발점”이라고 강조했다.

현장에서 묵묵히 근무하는 진도경찰서 직원들을 향한 메시지도 잊지 않았다.

“여러분 한 분 한 분의 책임감과 헌신이 군민의 안전을 지키는 가장 큰 힘”이라며 “서장으로서 현장의 목소리에 더 귀 기울이고, 자긍심을 갖고 근무할 수 있는 여건을 만들겠다.”고 밝혔다.

마지막으로 박 서장은 군민들에게 이렇게 약속했다.
“진도군민 한 분 한 분의 일상이 안전하고 평온할 수 있도록 현장 중심 치안에 최선을 다하겠습니다. 언제나 군민의 목소리에 귀 기울이며, 신뢰로 보답하는 진도경찰이 되겠습니다.”

섬이라는 공간의 특수성과 사람의 일상을 함께 껴안는 치안.
황동석 서장이 내건 ‘진도다운 책임치안’이 2026년 진도의 하루하루를 어떻게 지켜낼지 주목된다.






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In Jindo, surrounded by islands and the sea, policing goes beyond simple incident response—it serves as the final safeguard protecting the everyday lives of local residents.
As the New Year 2026 approaches, Chief Hwang Dong-seok, who leads the Jindo Police Station, emphasized a system of responsible policing centered on field operations and prevention, stating, “Policing that is truly ‘Jindo-like’ means approaching the lives of residents first.”
During an interview with Haenam News conducted on the morning of December 31 at the Jindo Police Station, Chief Hwang spoke in a calm yet firm tone about his career in policing, his impressions upon assuming his post in Jindo, and the direction he plans to pursue for local public safety.
Chief Hwang has served in key positions within the Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency, including Chief of Jeongeup Police Station, Head of the Autonomous Police Division, and Head of the Crime Prevention and Response Division, gaining extensive experience across both field operations and policy-making roles.
“I have always placed the safety of the public as my highest priority,” he said. “I have worked to build a police force that earns public trust through prevention-focused policing tailored to local conditions and through active communication with residents.”
Regarding his appointment as Chief of Jindo Police Station, he remarked, “Given the unique characteristics of island communities and the living conditions of residents, I feel an even greater sense of responsibility. I will do my utmost to protect the lives and property of residents through customized policing activities that reflect the realities of island regions.”
Reflecting on his first encounter with Jindo, he said, “I felt deeply impressed by how the islands and the sea blend harmoniously, carrying within them the daily lives of the residents. It reminded me once again that safeguarding this peaceful routine is the very mission of the Jindo Police.”
Chief Hwang’s definition of “Jindo-style policing” was clear:
“Policing that accurately understands regional characteristics and naturally permeates the everyday lives of residents.”
He explained that strengthening preventive activities that take into account peak tourist seasons, seasonal changes, and the unique living environment of island communities—while never overlooking even minor risks or inconveniences—represents the most realistic and effective approach for Jindo.
When asked about the most important role police must play to ensure residents’ peaceful daily lives, he pointed to a proactive approach.
“Rather than responding after incidents occur, it is crucial to identify and prevent small risks in everyday life in advance,” he emphasized. “Listening carefully to residents’ voices and eliminating sources of anxiety beforehand is the starting point for a peaceful daily life.”
He also expressed appreciation for the officers and staff of the Jindo Police Station who continue to serve diligently in the field.
“The sense of responsibility and dedication of each and every one of you is the greatest force protecting the safety of Jindo residents,” he said. “As chief, I will listen more closely to voices from the field and strive to create working conditions in which officers can serve with pride.”
In closing, Chief Hwang delivered a message to the residents of Jindo:
“As Chief of Jindo Police Station, I extend my sincere greetings to all residents. I will devote myself to field-centered policing so that each and every resident may enjoy a safe and peaceful daily life. We will always listen to your voices and repay your trust with action.”
Policing that embraces both the unique nature of island communities and the everyday lives of the people—
attention is now focused on how Chief Hwang Dong-seok’s vision of “Jindo-style responsible policing” will protect each day of life in Jindo throughout 2026.


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In Jindo, surrounded by islands and the sea, policing goes beyond simple incident response—it is the final safeguard protecting the everyday lives of local residents.
Ahead of the New Year 2026, Jindo Police Chief Park Dong-ju made it clear that “policing suited to Jindo means approaching the lives of residents first,” emphasizing a system of responsible policing centered on on-site presence and prevention.
During an interview with Haenam News held on the morning of December 31 at the Jindo Police Station, Chief Park spoke in a calm yet firm tone about his career in policing, his impressions upon assuming his post in Jindo, and the direction he intends to take local policing.
Chief Park has served in key positions within the Jeonbuk Provincial Police Agency, including Chief of Jeongeup Police Station, Head of the Autonomous Police Division, and Head of the Crime Prevention and Response Division, gaining broad experience across both field operations and policy planning.
“I have always placed the safety of the public as my top priority,” he said. “I have worked to build a trusted police force through prevention-focused policing tailored to local conditions and through close communication with residents.”
Regarding his appointment as Chief of Jindo Police Station, he remarked, “Given the unique characteristics of an island region and the living conditions of its residents, I feel an even greater sense of responsibility. I will do my utmost to protect the lives and property of residents through customized policing activities that reflect the realities of a maritime and island community.”
Reflecting on his first encounter with Jindo, he said, “I was deeply impressed by how the islands and sea blend together, carrying within them the daily lives of the residents. It reminded me once again that safeguarding this peaceful routine is the very mission of the Jindo Police.”
Chief Park’s definition of “Jindo-style policing” was clear:
“Policing that accurately understands regional characteristics and naturally permeates the everyday lives of residents.”
He explained that strengthening preventive activities that take into account tourist peak seasons, seasonal changes, and the unique living environment of island communities—while never overlooking even minor risks or inconveniences—constitutes the most practical solution for Jindo.
Asked about the most important role police must play to ensure residents’ daily peace, he pointed to a proactive approach.
“Rather than responding after incidents occur, it is crucial to identify and prevent small risks in everyday life in advance,” he stressed. “Listening to residents’ voices and addressing sources of anxiety beforehand is the starting point for a peaceful daily life.”
He also delivered a message of appreciation to the officers and staff of Jindo Police Station who work quietly and diligently in the field.
“The sense of responsibility and dedication of each and every one of you is the greatest force protecting the safety of Jindo residents,” he said. “As chief, I will listen more closely to voices from the field and strive to create working conditions in which officers can serve with pride.”
In closing, Chief Park delivered a promise to the residents of Jindo.
“As Chief of Jindo Police Station, I sincerely greet the people of Jindo. I will devote myself to field-centered policing so that the daily lives of every resident may remain safe and peaceful. We will always listen to your voices and repay your trust with action.”
Policing that embraces both the unique nature of island communities and the everyday lives of the people.
Attention is now focused on how Chief Park Dong-ju’s vision of “Jindo-style responsible policing” will protect each day of life in Jindo throughout 2026.