Japanese Police
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Tue 2008/04/15 20:27
A group of teenage girls were arrested for attacking a couple of police who warned the girls for riding double on their bicycles.
The melee erupted when a police sergeant, 44, stopped two junior high school girls on a bike around 5:10 p.m. Saturday. One of the girls shoved the officer and said, “The cops can’t do anything.” Her friend then kicked him in the leg, police said.
A second officer was preparing to take the juveniles to a police station when another pair of girls, also riding double, rode up. One of the new arrivals cursed the policeman and spit in his face. The alleged assailant was also arrested.
A second officer was preparing to take the juveniles to a police station when another pair of girls, also riding double, rode up. One of the new arrivals cursed the policeman and spit in his face. The alleged assailant was also arrested.
Now that you have an (in)complete picture of what Japanese police are like, how do they compare to the boys in blue in your region?
But wait - some people pay good money to get spat on and kicked by school girls. Maybe the police involved actually enjoyed it and arrested the girls because they wouldn't spit or kick anymore?
Story via Japan Probe, photo from my previous Shibuya by Night photo shoot.
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Fri 04/11 19:33 comments (103)
Student, Spiral Warrior
Seems like the Taibei police especially enjoy busting vendors selling stuff without a license in the night market. Other than that, don't know much about their doings. Their little police scooters are neat, though.
(ID #170954) Posted on 2008/04/15 21:01
pepsi??? (Registered on 2007/09/29 21:48)
i have heard from new in my country here, but these were from male assailants, not female though, havent heard any new of it any girls doing that kind of thing
(ID #170955) Posted on 2008/04/15 21:04
Service desk support
being in london, The police officer will probably be fully assaulted before he even finishes his first sentence... Ok, It's not *that* bad but they would be pretty ineffective nonetheless.
(ID #170957) Posted on 2008/04/15 21:18
You are kidding me... You obviously don't go out much then. UK police don't stand around to take crap, what's great about them is they try to talk to people before they get serious(very reasonable). I remember two guys getting arrested outside the Tiger Tiger club in Piccadilly, the police took out the pepper spray but there was a strong wind and it blew some to crowd watching XD. 5 of them got hit, their eyes turned red despite the distance XD. Great fun~
(ID #171014) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:00
policemen in my country are most well known for bribery...
(ID #170959) Posted on 2008/04/15 21:33
Stigmata Martyr
as is the case for most south east asian countries. god i love corruption, you can get away with almost anything
(ID #171203) Posted on 2008/04/16 09:37
What are kids made of today? At least many don't have much respect for their elders (in the broad sense). The police you ask? Here they are very kind, you can ask them about the situation (such as road blocking or sort) and they reply to you with much kindness. Though I'm sure you should not tease, mock or insult them, because they seem quite tough. Well, there is a bias in what I say, since yours truly is a defender of Great Justice (as in always avoiding stupid/suspect public behavior, etc.).
(ID #170962) Posted on 2008/04/15 21:49
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42)
Dblade, when I was a kid I wanted to join the mounties. ^^
(ID #171288) Posted on 2008/04/16 13:26
Extremely Poor College Student
so the high school girls are Sadists And the cops are Masochists?
(ID #170964) Posted on 2008/04/15 21:52
The Police in Sweden are somewhat inbetween. You could say, it's a good/bad cop play here.
(ID #170966) Posted on 2008/04/15 21:54
Aimless Traveler
Here in my country, just pay em' and they'll shut up. If you're someone in the higher-up affiliated with the government party, you can make em' do cool things like disperse a peaceful gathering with excessive force or interrupt any opposition party-related activities. It's just like playing Command & Conquer and just as easy as issuing squad commands in Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter.
(ID #170972) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:05
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
BUT, if it comes to political gatherings of opposition political parties they are strangely efficient in trying to disrupt their gatherings by arrests, tear gassing, and of course water cannons laced with chemicals.
(ID #170979) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:36
while ignoring a government-linked party's supposedly illegal rally... ^^;;
(ID #170980) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:37
University Student.
In the past, I only seem to see them around important people (government), standing guard at big events, and marching as part of the National Day Parade. Never did see them much else where. However, after the recent "escape" by our very own homegrown terrorist "leader", I do see them alot more, driving around in their shining clean cars (eh, what else can one do when there's nothing else to do? Even our military vehicles and planes are shine-glossy finishing!), keeping a lookout for their "man". Besides that, I don't really know what else they are doing behind the scenes besides tending to emergency phone calls and scrambling to the crime site, but they're known for their efficiency.
(ID #170975) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:14
Student
You definitely don't want to do that to our local police since they are military (National Republican Guard) and put you on the ground and hurt you really bad XD
(ID #170976) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:23
is the comments supposed to be this far down the page? pretty sure it looked different last week i visited. using firefox 2 atm.
(ID #170977) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:24
Government agent
it'd definitely depend on what the schoolgirl was spitting and what she had in her mouth just b4 the spitting...>:)
(ID #170981) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:39
She deserves a powerful free slap as a reply. Case solved.
(ID #171035) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:45
I think it depends on where you are in the states. Most police around Chicago can't bothered with traffic violations (i.e. blown stop signs, running red lights). If it doesn't involve traffic violations the police won't hesitate to throw their weight around.
(ID #170986) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:50
always have respect for police for what htye put up with... I work with them in my area alot.. and there just regular guys, or girls, trying to earn a wage and actually trying to make a differance.. unlike thoses thye pull over and what not.. they go out there everyday not knowing if they;ll be back that night.. if some dumba#$ will kill em for no good reason.. sad really.. had a rash of cop killins in Miami recently.. Be nice people.. there there for a reason..
(ID #170988) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:54
I have to agree. It's a thankless job. As I read Danny's article I have to wonder if there is a reaction that won't draw the wrath of at least someone. Let the girls hit you and you're a wimp. Cuff them and you're a Nazi. And I can't begin to think what would happen if they taser one as they try to gain control of the other. My point is that the police in Japan (and the USA) have to walk such a fine line. That said, I've noticed what appears to me to be a unique cultural "trait" in Japan. It seems that deviations from expected behavior really throws them off - not just police but Nihonjin in general. If you don't act as expected there is a delayed reponse as they process the situation. I've seen this take a number of forms. Most recently I watched a person in Shinjuku jaywalk against the light in front of a police van. They come on the loudspeaker and shout "Chotto! Chotto!" a number of times. But the offender keeps walking. I watched to see what happens next. In the USA if you ignore a command to halt - you just "upped" the ante. It's no longer about jaywalking. It's now about authority. But, in the Japan case, the officers talked to each other - all the time the offender walking briskly away. Eventually it was pointless to pursue. It was very interesting. They had a "what should we do?" look on their faces. Danny? Your thoughts? You've been here much longer.
(ID #178459) Posted on 2008/04/30 22:37
Student and full-time otaku
Police over here are only good at catching the (nearly)innocent, like me. Been fined for cyling through a red light (with no traffic) and over the shopping mall (with no people). So yeah, tough as baboon nuts.....
(ID #170989) Posted on 2008/04/15 22:54
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Atleast the policemen in Japan look like good people... I heard that some policemen are corrupted and stuff, luckily Singapore's men/women in blue always follow things by the book...
(ID #170992) Posted on 2008/04/15 23:02
Police in Japan seems to handle situations as risky as getting a kitten down a tree... maybe that's because the low criminality rate. At my country, criminality rate is kinda high, and unfortunately, police sucks. I've also heard that the police departments here are so cheap that they even charge cops for the bullets they use (or maybe discount them from the paycheck, who knows)... so, what if they get in a shootout? it would be like "cover me" and then "no, YOU cover me". I'm telling you, be extra cautious when coming here.
(ID #171003) Posted on 2008/04/15 23:22
ichigojamy (Registered on 2008/01/05 01:41)
South africa has the WORST police system EVER!
(ID #171025) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:27
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42)
people from the Philippines please speak up, or are you too busy being "kidnapped for ransom" by your local police. ^^;
(ID #171027) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:28
Stigmata Martyr
does the term "pulis patola" still get thrown around a lot these days?
(ID #171219) Posted on 2008/04/16 10:02
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:42)
I've heard them being called vultures (buwitre) or crocs (buwaya) before but not that, what's patola anyway? isn't that some sort of veggie?
(ID #171281) Posted on 2008/04/16 13:14
I think it depends... but generally the polices in Indonesia are just normal. They're working hard to stand for justice. Nowadays, crimes become more various both in quality and quantity which make me feel bad about the polices here, seems that they can't let their guard down for a second. Unfortunately, there are also some lousy polices, mainly in my region. They're stupid, especially in controlling the traffic. Just because they are police they think they can do anything. The easiest example is reckless driving... C'mon.. what kind of police are they if they don't turn on the sign when turning left / right?
(ID #171028) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:32
Translator / Foreign Trade Executive
Oh... well, here in Chile if some girls kick and spit a police officer (sub-division of the army), they would be charged of agression against law enforcer and sent to the police station... and her parents would have been fined. Harming an officer in any way is a big no-no (you probably wouldn't be hit back, but the law would kick your rear, because MILITARY law would be imposed).
(ID #171033) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:38
Philadelphia Police are a very tough bunch. Such an assault would result in those girls being locked up and on their way to a dentition facility (juvenile). Philly has the highest murder rate in the U.S. at 426 at last count and increasing. This school girl attack would not be tolerated at all. I am surprised at this news. I thought Japanese kids were better than this.
(ID #171041) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:52
shamefully, police here spend their time loitering around "mamak stall" eating roti canai and drinking teh tarik most of the time their tummy's are like the spare tire of a 18-wheeler truck which explains why they are not able to chase whenever a snatch theft occurs.. instead they like to do roadblock and take "duit kopi" or chase after legally employ foreign workings and pretend they did something wrong and pretend to want to arrest them and take more "duit kopi" dialling 999 is useless as the cops takes 1 hrs to arrice at the crime scene.. and whenever they fail to solve a big case which is splatter all over the papers, they quickly catch a dead cat...
(ID #171042) Posted on 2008/04/16 00:52
Strangely reminds me of the stereotype of US cops and donuts...
(ID #171045) Posted on 2008/04/16 01:06
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
I can't help but be saddened by the polices here arresting legal foreign workers. You know, I'm from Indonesia.. >_<
(ID #171065) Posted on 2008/04/16 02:44
Dear Benjamin, may I suggest you had a letter "a" in your location? Unless you want to sound Engrish in a french way, the word battle is "bataille" in french. Just a passing comment, no hard feeling ^^
(ID #171297) Posted on 2008/04/16 13:53
And beside, I am now intrigued by this decisive battle. What, When, Where is it ?
(ID #171299) Posted on 2008/04/16 13:56
Allow me to answer in his stead (though I know he's perfectly able to answer; but as a fellow Frenchman you can imagine the rest...) This is an original typo originating from Shakugan no Shana and more precisely its second season and its OST. As you have guessed, it is about a final battle between Good and Evil at a precise location (not to give in spoilers). And I tend to joke on that because instead of correcting it with an obvious "a", just insert an "s" somewhere else and you got: "Lieu de la Bastille décisive" (reminds a bit of La Marseillaise? Yup, the French hymnal). Makes no sense at all (not to say it sounds pretty stupid), but I find it much amusing.
(ID #171311) Posted on 2008/04/16 14:32
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Yup, D Blade explains my point even better than I would. ^^ And LOL at "Lieu de la Bastille décisive"! ^^
(ID #171372) Posted on 2008/04/16 19:31
Ok, thanks for your explanations ^^
(ID #171663) Posted on 2008/04/17 14:27
No problem!
(ID #171674) Posted on 2008/04/17 15:24
anime/cosplay events organizer
the police force here has some negative image 'coz some regular and high ranking officials are corrupt...but not all police authorities are corrupt
(ID #171046) Posted on 2008/04/16 01:10
I Don't like the police...then again i just have a problem with authority in general.
(ID #171048) Posted on 2008/04/16 01:13
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
That cop in the pic looks so weak. He looks more like a drug addict more than a cop. (-_____-. You really don't want to fool with the cops here in my region. They're like 6 feet tall and over 250lbs...
(ID #171060) Posted on 2008/04/16 02:37
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
I remember those Peru anti-riot polices, will those girls even dare to think about doing the same thing to them? ^^ http://gizmodo.com/352266/peruvian-anti+riot-police-uniforms-look-like-judge-dredd-meets-batman
(ID #171063) Posted on 2008/04/16 02:40
Translator / Foreign Trade Executive
Can't help but lol at those uniforms... they don't look very comfy.
(ID #171071) Posted on 2008/04/16 02:58
kitsura (Registered on 2007/10/30 18:25)
They enjoy sleeping on the job and harassing law abiding citizens. But then again we have a largely conscription based police force.
(ID #171066) Posted on 2008/04/16 02:45
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
If this happened here, those girls would probably be flat on their face with their hands behind the back. Sure, cops are lazy, but the ones I know aren't push-overs
(ID #171070) Posted on 2008/04/16 02:57
Agreed. I don't necessarily trust cops here, so pissing one off will get you cuffed with a knee in your back. Unless you're Naomi Campbell.
(ID #171092) Posted on 2008/04/16 05:10
Can't help but think that they would call female officers if that was the case...
(ID #171096) Posted on 2008/04/16 05:30
lol, Canada. i have a cop friend and he tells me that the police here acts more like a gang, if you piss off one, you're basically screwed
(ID #171180) Posted on 2008/04/16 08:42
Online Shop
I don't think you want to mess around with Boys in blue at LA area, past shows what could happen -_-
(ID #171074) Posted on 2008/04/16 03:08
Director/代表取締役
They shoot you?
(ID #171306) Posted on 2008/04/16 14:26
computer business Infomation system
Yes...
(ID #171315) Posted on 2008/04/16 14:48
Director/代表取締役
Ah - the "shoot first, ask questions later" thingy.
(ID #171317) Posted on 2008/04/16 14:59
radical anime fan in Singapore; starting to freeze up. Mmm, end-of-year weather. (Registered on 2007/01/25 21:20)
Polytechnic Freshman. Mmm... fresh.
Like, ouch. In Singapore we hardly hear them pulling out guns though. If I hadn't heard that they have to write a report for every bullet spent from a six-shot revolver, I would've thought they actually LIKED the baton...
(ID #171452) Posted on 2008/04/16 23:58
Student
wow I would never spit on an officers face. Especially here in America, where the Patriot Act is riding on us like a full force wedgie. For some reason, I like to think police in Japan, generally, are a little more lenient in terms of patience and hostility.
(ID #171078) Posted on 2008/04/16 03:37
Speedgrapher
I had one bad experience with a cop... It's a workday and I get off the red line on to Figueroa in downtown Los Angeles. As I walk to the office, I see a motorcycle cop talking to this woman. Doesn't bother me, but I'm thinking, damn this this guy is lazy. Now there's a walk sign that is broken, anyone who works in the area knows it doesn't work, so you watch the light turn red... so I walk without even thinking... and next thing I hear is a siren from that same cop. I tell him what the deal is... and he ignores me - bastard. Even when other people were crossing that same street. Had to pay a fine for jay walking. Paid it.... vacation next week.
(ID #171086) Posted on 2008/04/16 04:28
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Hard to say about police here in my area. The state and most of the cities are in bad financial shape. I almost never see police. Remember an one officer telling me that the patrol cars in Detroit where not equipped with computers.
(ID #171095) Posted on 2008/04/16 05:28
Guess RoboCop didn't inspire them after all. The irony.
(ID #171099) Posted on 2008/04/16 05:32
i was curious about one thing danny can you tell or any other Japanese what the hell is wrong in 2 persons riding a bicycle.why the hell is there suck a law its totally foolish.give me a good reason i cant think of any
(ID #171098) Posted on 2008/04/16 05:31
Stigmata Martyr
probably because its a safety issue. if it wasnt a tandem built bike then theres a risk of it being unwieldy in traffic.
(ID #171204) Posted on 2008/04/16 09:39
An assult on an officer. That's a great way to get arrested. There is no law about riding a bike with 2 people. I think that officer is just worried about the girls getting hurt.
(ID #171102) Posted on 2008/04/16 05:49
Here police officers are tuff ...but you can have "perfectly legal arregaments with them" ....