The chief of Kanagawa Prefectural Police has apologized for improper traffic enforcement activities in the assembly and pledged to disclose details soon.
The Kanagawa Prefectural Police have come under scrutiny for allegedly improper enforcement actions carried out by the 2nd Traffic Unit. During a session of the prefectural assembly on the 17th, Police Chief Takeshi Imamura issued a formal apology, acknowledging the distress and inconvenience caused to the citizens of Kanagawa. This response came after member of the assembly, Eiichiro Takahashi from the Liberal Democratic Party, pressed the police for accountability regarding the enforcement issues.
Chief Imamura reiterated that a thorough investigation is currently ongoing and committed to releasing detailed findings as quickly as possible. He emphasized the importance of implementing measures to prevent future occurrences and stressed the need to restore public trust in the police force. This situation has escalated concerns among the citizens, highlighting a significant breach of trust regarding law enforcement practices in the area.
In response to the growing controversy, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police are expected to annul approximately 2,700 traffic violations linked to the improper enforcement and also refund about 35 million yen in fines already paid by motorists. This unprecedented move not only reflects the severity of the missteps by the police but also serves as a crucial step towards regaining the confidence of the community they serve.
