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Tokyo metropolitan police department parade 2011
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department (警視庁, Keishichō) serves as the police force of the Tokyo metropolis. Founded in 1874, it is headed by a Superintendent-General, who is appointed by the National Public Safety Commission, and approved by the Prime Minister.
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- tokyo metropolitan police department
- Organization
- Ranks and Insignia
- Personnel and Equipment
- Stations
- References
The Metropolitan Police, with a staff of more than 43,000 police officers and over 2,800 civilian personnel, manages 102 stations in the prefecture.
The main building of the Keishicho is located in the Kasumigaseki part of central Tokyo. Built in 1980, it is 18 stories tall, a large wedge-shaped building with a cylindrical tower, it is easily seen from the street and a well-known landmark.
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Organization
The Metropolitan Police Department is under the command of a Superintendent-General and reports directly to the Tokyo Metropolitan Public Safety Commission.
The MPD commands the following bureaus:
The MPD also has its own academy, the Metropolitan Police Department Academy.
Each District Headquarters commands several police stations. Each station includes the following:
Ranks and Insignia
Personnel and Equipment
The MPD has the following as of April 1, 2014:
Stations
The MPD has the following as of April 1, 2014: