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The '''Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department''' (警視庁 ''Keishichō'') serves as the [[police force]] for [[Tokyo|Tokyo metropolis]]. Founded in 1874, it is headed by a superintendent general, who is appointed by the [[National Public Safety Commission (Japan)|National Public Safety Commission]] and approved by the [[Prime minister of Japan|prime minister]]. |
The '''Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department''' (警視庁 ''Keishichō'') serves as the [[police force]] for [[Tokyo|Tokyo metropolis]]. Founded in 1874, it is headed by a superintendent general, who is appointed by the [[National Public Safety Commission (Japan)|National Public Safety Commission]] and approved by the [[Prime minister of Japan|prime minister]]. |
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The Metropolitan Police, with a staff of more than |
The Metropolitan Police, with a staff of more than 43,000 police officers and over 2,800 civilian personnel, manages 102 stations in the prefecture. It is the largest urban police force in the world.{{Citation needed|date=October 2010}} The number of inhabitants per police officer is 290:1. |
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The main building of the ''Keishicho'' is located in the [[Kasumigaseki]] part of central Tokyo. Built in 1980, it is 18 stories tall, a large wedge-shaped building with a cylindrical tower, it is easily seen from the street and a well-known landmark. |
The main building of the ''Keishicho'' is located in the [[Kasumigaseki]] part of central Tokyo. Built in 1980, it is 18 stories tall, a large wedge-shaped building with a cylindrical tower, it is easily seen from the street and a well-known landmark. |
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==Personnel and Equipment== |
==Personnel and Equipment== |
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The MPD has the following as of April 1st, 2014 <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = �O���t�x�����@�g�D�}�E�̐��@�F�x����|url = http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/graph2014/sosikizu.htm|website = www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp|accessdate = 2015-04-21}}</ref>. |
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The MPD has the following as of December 1st, 2013. |
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* 43, |
* 43,351 police officers |
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* 2,841 civilian personnel |
* 2,841 civilian personnel |
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* 3,095 part-time officers |
* 3,095 part-time officers |
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* 1, |
* 1,263 patrol cars |
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* 960 police motorcycles |
* 960 police motorcycles |
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* 22 police boats |
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* 14 helicopters |
* 14 helicopters |
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* 40 police dogs |
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* 15 horses |
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==Stations== |
==Stations== |
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The MPD has the following as of |
The MPD has the following as of April 1st, 2014 <ref name=":0" />. |
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* 102 police station |
* 102 police station |
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* 826 [[Kōban]] |
* 826 [[Kōban]] |
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* 258 police substations |
* 258 police substations (Residential [[Kōban]]) |
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* 83 Community Safety Centers |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
Revision as of 13:01, 21 April 2015
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Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department 警視庁 Keishichō | |
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Asahikage | |
The headquarters building of the Keishicho stands beyond the historic Ministry of Justice headquarters. | |
Abbreviation | http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/graph2014/sosikizu.htm4 |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 1874 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | Japan |
Legal jurisdiction | Municipal |
Operational structure | |
Sworn members | 43351 |
Unsworn members | 2841 |
Facilities | |
Stations | 102 |
Patrol Cars | 1263 |
Police Motorcycles | 960 |
Boats | 22 |
Helicopters | 14 |
Police Dogs | 40 |
Police Horses | 15 |
Website | |
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department |
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁 Keishichō) serves as the police force for Tokyo metropolis. Founded in 1874, it is headed by a superintendent general, who is appointed by the National Public Safety Commission and approved by the prime minister.
The Metropolitan Police, with a staff of more than 43,000 police officers and over 2,800 civilian personnel, manages 102 stations in the prefecture. It is the largest urban police force in the world.[citation needed] The number of inhabitants per police officer is 290:1.
The main building of the Keishicho is located in the Kasumigaseki part of central Tokyo. Built in 1980, it is 18 stories tall, a large wedge-shaped building with a cylindrical tower, it is easily seen from the street and a well-known landmark.
Organization
The Metropolitan Police Department is under the command of a Superintendent-General and reports directly to the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission.
The MPD commands the following bureaus:[1]
- Administration Bureau
- Personnel and Training Bureau
- Traffic Bureau
- Community Police Affairs Bureau
- Public Security Bureau
- Criminal Investigation Bureau
- Community Safety Bureau
- Organized Crime Control Bureau
The MPD also has its own academy, the Metropolitan Police Department Academy.
Each District Headquarters commands several police stations. Each station includes the following:[1]
- Administration Section
- Traffic Section
- Security Section
- Community Police Affairs Section
- Criminal Investigation Section
- Community Safety Section
- Organized Crime Control Section
Ranks and Insignia
- Superintendent-General (four gold stars)
- Deputy Superintendent-General (three gold stars)
- Superintendent Supervisor (gold-wreathed gold emblem with three gold bars)
- Chief Superintendent (gold-wreathed gold emblem with two gold bars)
- Senior Superintendent (gold-wreathed gold emblem with one gold bar)
- Superintendent (gold-wreathed silver emblem with three gold bars)
- Inspector (gold-wreathed silver emblem with two gold bars)
- Assistant Inspector (gold-wreathed silver emblem with one gold bar)
- Sergeant (silver-wreathed silver emblem with three gold bars)
- Senior Police Officer (silver-wreathed silver emblem with two gold bars)
- Police Officer (silver-wreathed silver emblem with one gold bar)
Personnel and Equipment
The MPD has the following as of April 1st, 2014 [3].
- 43,351 police officers
- 2,841 civilian personnel
- 3,095 part-time officers
- 1,263 patrol cars
- 960 police motorcycles
- 22 police boats
- 14 helicopters
- 40 police dogs
- 15 horses
Stations
The MPD has the following as of April 1st, 2014 [3].
Gallery
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Metropolitan Police HQ
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Metropolitan Police HQ seen from the Imperial Palace
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Hayabusa helicopter (AgustaWestland AW109E, JA34MP)
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Uniform
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Police station in Ogasawara, Tokyo, about 1,000 km away[4] from headquarters
See also
References
- ^ a b "Metropolitan Police Department Organization Chart". Tokyo Metropolitan Police. Archived from the original on 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ^ Organisational chart
- ^ a b [http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/graph2014/sosikizu.htm "�O���t�x�����@�g�D�}�E�̐��@�F�x����"]. www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
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