Holographic police officer guards peace and tranquillity: would it be effective in Budapest too? – videos
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Seoul authorities have chosen a rather unconventional method to improve public safety: they deployed a holographic police officer who regularly reminds passers-by that the police respond in real time to any troublemakers because the entire park is monitored by cameras.
Great success: crime and offences have decreased
The holographic police officer was introduced last October, and since then, the year-long pilot programme has delivered impressive results. The philosophy behind deploying the 3D police hologram is that it is impossible to assign an officer to every beginning argument, fight, or disturbance. The area around Jeo-dong 3 Park, located in the heart of this East Asian metropolis, is home to many small bars, making the neighbourhood less safe, with frequent troublemakers and drunkards causing disruption.
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The results speak for themselves. During the one-year pilot, reported crimes in the park decreased by 22%, marking the initiative a complete success. Consequently, city leaders have decided to expand the “Safe Park” programme and install these visible hologram officers in multiple locations going forward.
Local residents have welcomed the initiative enthusiastically. A young woman interviewed by the South China Morning Post said it felt as though a real officer was actually standing there. BBC interviewees also emphasised that, as strange as it sounds, the 3D officer plays a vital and effective role in crime prevention. The women interviewed mentioned that they now feel more confident walking alone in the area.
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