NOTE

　　　This translation is to be used solely as reference material to aid in the understanding

of the original Japanese version of White PAPER on Police.

　　　For the accurate information, you should consult the original Japanese version at

URL:www.npa.go.jp/hakusyo/index.htm

THE WHITE PAPER on POLICE 2008 [FULL TEXT]

CONTENTS

On the publication of the White Paper on Police 2008    　　            1

Explanatory Notes                                         　　          2

Special Edition  The Constantly Reforming Criminal Police 　　　　4

Chapter 1  Securing Safety in the Everyday Life 　　45

Chapter 2  Promotion of Measures against Organized Crimes　　　　　　　87

Chapter 3  Securing Safe and Pleasant Traffic 　116

Chapter 4  Maintenance of Public Safety and Disaster Countermeasures　 141

Chapter 5  Public Safety Commission System and Police Activity Support 170