Prefectural police
| Prefectural police 都道府県警察 todōfuken-keisatsu | |
|---|---|
The Asahikage, the symbol of Japanese police | |
| 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 |
In the law enforcement system in Japan, prefectural police (都道府県警察, todōfuken-keisatsu) are prefecture-level law enforcement agencies responsible for policing, law enforcement, and public security within their respective prefectures of Japan. Although prefectural police are, in principle, regarded as municipal police, they are mostly under the central oversight and control of the National Police Agency.
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.