Anyang's smart surveillance technology played a crucial role in locating a missing elderly person with dementia.
According to the city on November 9, a 78-year-old man, referred to as A, did not return home after attending a training session at the Dongwon Dementia Safety Center in Dongan-gu on November 3.
When family members were unable to reach him, they reported him missing to the police at 12:47 PM. The Anyang Dongan Police Station began searching the area around his residence and reviewed nearby security camera footage.
The police shared the obtained movement route and physical description with the Anyang Smart City Integrated Center.
Using the AIID system, developed by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), the city confirmed that A had moved toward the Hogye-dong area.
Based on this information, the police conducted a focused search and found A approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes after the report, safely returning him to his family.
This incident is seen as an example of how the collaboration between police response and local government smart surveillance systems can enhance the efficiency of missing person searches.
The AIID system analyzes CCTV footage to track the movements of missing persons and to identify citizens in potentially dangerous situations early.
The city has recently strengthened CCTV monitoring in densely populated areas and has proactively responded to public safety concerns, including requesting police intervention for individuals exhibiting unusual behavior on October 19.
A city official urged, "In the event of a missing elderly person with dementia, please report immediately to 112 and provide recent photos, clothing descriptions, and the last known location and time."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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