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| Recently, there has been a drastic increase in heinous crimes committed
by international organized groups. These crimes includes; murders, robberies,
theft, credit card fraud, as well as the smuggling and distribution of
firearms and illegal drugs. Furthermore, their modus operandi has become
more horrific, deliberate, and transnational |
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| POLICE EMERGENCY CALL "110" AN ACCESS FOR PEACE AND ORDER OF
TOKYO |
| Responding to emergency calls from citizens, the MPD Communications Command
Center gives command to local officer by radio system so that the forefront
activities for apprehension of offenders or rescue operations can be done
swiftly. After we introduced the latest high-tech devices in January 1999,
we became feasible for swifter and more precise operation. |
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| FOR SAFE AND PLEASANT URBAN TRANSPORTATION |
| While the automobiles are an indispensable means of transportation in our life, they do have various negative impacts: many lives are lost by traffic accidents; traffic jams are constant; and environment. In a bid to quickly solve these problems, the MPD has been promoting a comprehensive measures which aims for the safe, smooth flowing, and pollution-free road traffic that would befit the society of 21st century. |
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| NO MORE TRAGEDY ON THE ROAD |
| To ensure nobody gets hurt or killed on the road, every individual who
uses the road needs to follow all the rules, practice good manners and
never lose the "heart" to care for others. Public awareness of
this issue is being vigorously promoted by the MPD officers through various
activities. |
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| TO CREATE PEACEFUL SOCIETY AND PLEASANT LIVING ENVIRONMENT |
| Globalization, the IT introduction and other social changes have significantly
affected the crime-deterrence functions traditionally possessed by the
local communities. Residential neighborhoods have been haunted by many
crimes such as purse-snatches, burglaries, and convenience-store robberies.
A grave threat is also posed by the rise of heinous cases committed by
juveniles. |
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| JUVENILE SUPPORT FOR THE SOUND CHARACTER |
| Juvenile cases constitute as much as 30 percent of all penalcode offences
in Tokyo (60 percent of all arrested snatchers were minors). They have
also been getting more cruel and violent in recent years, as can be seen
on the rise of robberies, injuries, and cases committed with the use of
knives, as well as cases committed by crime-instigating gangs. |
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| SOLID INVESTIGATIVE EFFORT PUT FORTH TO ENSURE PEACE AND ORDER FOR TOKYO
RESIDENTS |
| Recently, the number of theft cases targeting persons withdrawing cash
from a bank or an automated teller has increased. Techniques such as purposely
putting something on someone's clothes or dropping money in front of him
has been used to avert the attention of a potential victim. The number
of theft cases involving lock picking tools has increased as well, with
their techniques getting more devious than ever. |
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| INVESTIGATIVE METHODS GETTING DEVELOPED |
| When a crime takes place, the investigators of the Identification Division
are dispatched to the scene. Evidential materials collected at the scene
serve not only as important clues for solving the case but also as the
important exhibit items at the trials. The job of evidence gathering thus
requires perseverance and expertise. |
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| SECURITY SERVICE HELP MAKE THE OCCASION SAFE AND ENJOYABLE |
| Events during the New Year's holidays, firework displays and other festivals
draw a large number of people, and the mass psychology inherent to the
street crowd can turn these events into disorder and endanger many lives.
The MPD officers maintain close contacts with the event organizers and
managing staff and conduct crowd management in order to help people fully
enjoy the occasions. |
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| IN ORDER TO PROTECT AN IRREPLACEABLE LIFE, WE PREPARE FOR BIG DISASTERS
AND ACCIDENTS |
| One of the most important duties is protecting lives in the wake of natural
disasters, such as earthquakes, typhoons, and fires, and other major accidents.
The MPD's Mobile Rescue Unit and Water Rescue Unit are specialized in rescue
operations at disaster areas and accident scenes. Popularly known as the
Rescue 110, these units are fully equipped and composed of officers specialized
in rescue techniques. |
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| TO PROTECT PEACE AND FREEDOM OF THE DEMOCRACY |
| The MPD endeavors to prevent terrorism, guerrilla activities and other
politically motivated crimes that harm the peace of the nation and threaten
the people's lives. Once such crime takes place, the MPD swiftly proceeds
with the investigation. |
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| ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAM IN LAW ENFORCEMENT |
| The police officers, who graduated from the academy's recruit course, keep
undergoing education and training courses for various types of duties,
including criminal investigation, community safety, traffic, and security. |
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