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Tag Archives: Japan
Koban for Brazil
Brazilian police are officially adopting the koban “police box” system that serves as the centerpiece of Japanese policing, according to this article. Koban are small police stations, usually located in areas with heavy foot traffic, where people can ask directions, … Continue reading
More due process, less murder
This article summarizes a cross-national study of 89 countries that found two factors associated with having a lower murder rate — fewer young males and more due process of law. Having the death penalty or being more democratic had little … Continue reading
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Police mascots in Japan
Various institutions in Japan have mascots, including the police. This article discusses the impact of cute, cuddly police mascots on the public’s perception of police officers. The image may seem contradictory, but “Cute things — whether a baby, a dog, … Continue reading
Abu Dhabi targets #1 safety ranking
This article describes new community policing initiatives being implemented in Abu Dhabi in conjunction with their quest to become the safest city in the world, a position currently held by Tokyo. In related news, the UAE and Europol have signed … Continue reading
Crackdown on organized crime in Japan
This article reports that police in Japan have arrested 976 criminal gang members since March in an effort to avert an all-out “Yakuza war” between two main organized crime factions. Two gang leaders have recently been murdered; a similar inter-factional … Continue reading
Beefing up Aseanapol considered
This article reports that Asian ministers recently considered creating a Europol-style regional agency, mainly to enhance capabilities for preventing and investigating cyber crime. No short-term decisions are expected while discussion and planning continue.
Organized crime split in Japan
This article describes a serious split among organized crime groups in Japan, one that could lead to a “Yakuza war.” Despite traditionally cordial relations between police and gangsters, there are worries that the split could lead to violence, and police … Continue reading
Police shooting rates in different countries
In light of recent events in the U.S., this article discusses police shooting practices across several countries. Differences in culture, violent crime, and police training lead to wide variation in the numbers of people shot by police.
Under-reporting crime in Japan
According to this article, police in Osaka failed to properly record over 80,000 offenses from 2008 to 2012, due to pressure from superiors. As a result, Tokyo seemed to have surpassed Osaka with a higher crime rate, until the figures … Continue reading
Community policing in Singapore
This article describes a renewed emphasis on community policing in Singapore, including bicycle patrol and casual uniforms. The city-state has pursued COP since the early 1980s based on the Koban system from Japan.
World Policing 