japan policing system pptx12345678910111

Midterm notes

1. JAPAN POLICING SYSTEM

2.  KEISATSU SEIDO- the police system in Japan generally enjoys community support and respect. Concerning its historical development, during the Edo period (1600-1868).  TOKUGAWA SHOGUNATE- developed and elaborated a police system based on town magistrates who held samurai status and served as:

3. Town magistrate- magistrate were appointed to oversee law enforcement, maintain peace and order, and administer justice in towns and cities throughout Japan. Judge 3. Chief of police

4.  Gonin Gumi- the system was then extended by citizens group such as the five-family associations. These groups were composed of neighborhood and community members.

5.  The vision of the NPA are as follows : to carry out police duties to protect life, person, and property; and to maintain public safety and order within its jurisdiction.  The mission of the NPA are as follows : to maintain close contact with local communities to; prevent crimes; handle lost and found articles; give guidance to juveniles, help people in times of disaster; provide care for lost children and runaways; and offer counseling services to help citizens solve their problems. VISION, MISSION, CORE VALUES

6.  The core values of the NPA are as follows : ensure community safety, competent criminal investigation, undertaking effective traffic law enforcement, maintain internal security, establish and maintain a state efficient police science and information-communications, and established an international cooperation.

7. POWER AND FUNCTIONS The duties of the police in Japan are stipulated in the police law, such as "protecting the life, person and property of an individual citizen, preventing, suppressing and investigating crimes, controlling traffic, and also maintaining public safety and order." With regard to the control of crimes, the code of criminal procedure Provides that "when a judicial police officer deems that an offense has been committed, he shall investigate the offender and the evidence.

8. Organizational Structure: 1. National Public Safety Commission (NPSC) 2. National Police Agency (NPA) 3. Regional police Bureaus 4. Prefectural Police headquarters 5. Local and City Police Station 6. Local Police Post

9. 1. National Public Safety Commission (NPSC) Role of NPSC: Supervises the NPA Makes basic policy Has control over the NPA Composition of the NPSC Chairman with the rank of Minister State Five members appointed by the prime minister

10. 2. National Police Agency (NPA) Role of NPA: Determines general standards and policies Take command of prefectural police forces in case of national emergency or large-scale disaster Head of NPA: Commissioner General appointed by NPSC with the approval of prime minister.

11. Regional Police Bureaus (RPB) Role of RPB: Exercise control and supervision over prefectural police within its jurisdiction. Provide support services to prefectural police within its jurisdiction. This Head of RPB: Director

12. Seven (7) Regional Police Bureaus TOHUKO REGION AOMORI AKITA YAMAGATA FUKUSHIMA MIYAGI IWATE

13. 2. KINKI REGION OSAKA WAKAYAMA NARA SHIGA HYOGO KYOTO

14. 3. SHIKOKU REGION EHIME KOCHI TOKUSHIMA KAGAWA

15. 4. KANTO REGION KANAGAWA GUNMA TOCHIGI IBARAKI SAITAMA CHIBA

16. 5. CHUBU REGION AICHI FUKUI TOYAMA NIIGATA NAGANO GIFU

17. 6. KYUSHU REGION FUKUOKA MIYAZAKI KAGOSHIMA OITA KUMAMOTO NAGASAKI SAGA

18. 7. CHUGOKU REGION HIROSHIMA YAMAGUCHI TOTTORI OKAYAMA SHIMANE

19. Note: Regional Police Bureau is under the supervision of National Police Agency. 4. Prefectural Police Prefectures refers to Japan sub-national jurisdiction. In Japanese, they are referred to as todofuken . Prefectures are governmental bodies larger than cities, towns, and villages.

20. Todofuken means To- one metropolis, Tokyo Do- one circuit, Hokkaido Fu- two urban prefectures, Osaka and Kyoto Ken- 43 other prefectures-This character refers to the remaining 43 prefectures. Head of the Prefectural Police Headquarters : Chief Superintendent

21. Important Terms in Japan Policing System • Keihoryo (Police Bureau)- These bureaus are responsible for specific areas of police work, such as criminal investigation, traffic control, public safety, and intelligence gathering.

22. • Dual Policing System- used by the National Rural Police and the municipal police.- two separate police forces: the National Rural Police ( Keisatsu-cho ) and the Municipal Police ( Chisakutaisho ). The National Rural Police primarily operate in rural areas and smaller towns, while the Municipal Police are responsible for law enforcement in urban areas, cities, and towns.

23. • Law of 1954 – the law or re-organization of Japan Policing System- enacted in Japan to reorganize and modernize the country's policing system. This law led to significant reforms, including the establishment of the National Police Agency (NPA) as the central coordinating authority for police forces nationwide. It also formalized the dual policing system.

24. • Koban (Police Boxes)- these are police post located in neighborhood near major transportation hubs and shopping areas and in residential districts. They form the first line of police response to the public.

25. Police officers stationed at koban serve several roles: • Crime report-receive reports of crimes or suspicious activities from the public. • Maps and directions-assist individuals with directions and provide maps or guidance to help residents and visitors navigate their way around the area.

26. • Lost and found-serves as a central location for handling lost and found items. Citizens who have lost belongings can inquire at Koban, and if lost items are recovered, they can be claimed from there. • Emergency services-functions as a point of contact for emergency services in the community. Police officers stationed at Koban are trained to respond quickly to emergency situations, provide first aid if necessary, and coordinate with relevant emergency response units, such as ambulance services or the fire department.

27. • "110" - emergency telephone number • Chuzaisho (Residential Police Boxes)- serves as community safety center for local residents. are community safety centers located within residential neighborhoods in Japan. These police boxes serve as hubs for local residents to access law enforcement services and support.

28. Chuzai san- name given to officer assigned in chuzaisho These officers play a crucial role in building trust and rapport with the local community. They conduct regular patrols, engage with residents to address concerns, and participate in community outreach programs aimed at enhancing public safety awareness and cooperation.

29. Imperial Guard – a sub-organization or unit of the National Police agency of Japan which provides personal security of the Emperor, Crown Prince and other members of the Imperial Family as well as the physical security of imperial properties including the Imperial Palaces, Villas, Repository

30. Role of Police in Japan The duties of the police in Japan are stipulated by the Police Law as “Protecting the life, Person and property of an individual citizen, Preventing, Suppressing and investigating crimes, controlling traffic and also maintaining public safety and order”.

31. VIP’s in Japan Policing System • Prefectural – means of district, metropolitan, in deployment of police force in Japan. Prefectural VIPs may include governors, mayors, and other local government officials who hold key positions within their respective prefectures.

32. • Parliamentary – Form of government in Japan -Parliamentary VIPs refer to members of the Japanese Parliament, known as the National Diet, including members of the House of Representatives (Lower House) and the House of Councilors (Upper House). These lawmakers hold significant political influence and legislative power, shaping policies and laws that affect various aspects of society, including the policing system. Parliamentary VIPs may be involved in oversight of law enforcement agencies, legislative reforms related to public safety, and allocation of resources for policing initiatives at the national level.

33. Note: The Commissioner-General of the NPA also has the status of a police officer and functionally holds the highest position in the Japanese police forces but he does not have a police rank. Keishi-sokan is the term for the highest rank of police officer, and also the title of the head of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.