Japanese police

Japanese police are the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order and safety in Japan. They conduct criminal investigations, make arrests, and enforce laws across the country.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to plans to upgrade their intelligence department, arrest individuals for international fraud, and expand the use of body-worn cameras nationwide.

Latest on Japanese police

• Japanese police to upgrade intelligence department to bureau
• Japanese police arrest nine over Sierra Leone-based special fraud
• Japan police to roll out body-worn cameras nationwide in 2027 after trials ↗
• Japanese police will expand use of body-worn cameras nationwide from next financial year after trials showed they were effective in providing evidence and verifying that investigative procedures were followed appropriately

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