NCJ Number
87456
Date Published
1982
Length
81 pages
Annotation
Crimes that occurred frequently in 1981 included robberies against financial institutions, computer crime, indiscriminate killing or injuring of innocent bystanders, and kidnapping for ransom.
Abstract
The report outlines the police system in Japan, the police budget, personnel activities, and countermeasures taken against Japan's organized crime groups. It discusses the patrol police, the fight against international crimes, juvenile delinquency, promotion of overall crime prevention measures, and control of weapons and drugs. It also mentions security measures, the police communication network, the police electronic computer system, relief for crime victims, and community relations. Statistics are given in tables and graphs. Photographs are included.