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Prefectural police
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This article is about prefectural-level law enforcement in Japan. For the similar agencies in France, see Prefecture of Police.
In the law enforcement system in Japan, prefectural police (都道府県警察, todōfuken-keisatsu)[1] are prefecture-level law enforcement agencies responsible for policing, law enforcement, and public security within their respective prefectures of Japan.[Note 1] Although prefectural police are, in principle, regarded as municipal police, they are mostly under the central oversight and control of the National Police Agency.[3]
Quick Facts Prefectural police都道府県警察 todōfuken-keisatsu, Agency overview ...
Prefectural police 都道府県警察 todōfuken-keisatsu | |
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Agency overview | |
Employees | 288,000 (2020) |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Japan |
Legal jurisdiction | Prefectural |
General nature | |
Operational structure | |
Police officers | 260,000 |
Civilian employees | 28,400 |
Parent agency | National Police Agency |
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As of 2020, the total strength of the prefectural police is approximately 260,000 sworn officers and 28,400 civilian staff, a total of 288,400 employees.[4]