Prefectural police

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.

This article is about prefectural-level law enforcement in Japan. For the similar agencies in France, see Prefecture of Police.
Prefectural police
都道府県警察
todōfuken-keisatsu
The Asahikage, the symbol of Japanese police
Agency overview
Employees288,000 (2017)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionJapan
Legal jurisdictionPrefectural
General nature
Operational structure
Police officers260,400
Civilian employees28,400
Parent agencyNational Police Agency

As of 2017, the total strength of the prefectural police is approximately 260,400 sworn officers and 28,400 civilian staff, a total of 288,000 employees.

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