Hyogo Prefectural Police, Law enforcement headquarters in Chuo Ward, Kobe, Japan
Hyogo Prefectural Police is the prefectural police department in Chuo Ward, Kobe, coordinating all safety measures for the entire Hyogo Prefecture from this location. The headquarters sits inside a multi-story administrative building near downtown, housing office spaces, storage facilities and coordination units.
The department formed in 1868 during the nationwide police reform after the end of the Tokugawa era. Over the course of the 20th century, the organization was restructured several times to meet modern public safety requirements.
The headquarters carries a name rooted in the former province of Harima, while the building now serves as a point of contact for citizen inquiries and emergency response. Visitors often notice the visible presence of uniformed officers moving between the station and surrounding streets in the city center.
Emergency calls are received around the clock via the nationwide number 110, with interpreters for foreign languages available at the headquarters. The main office is located on Shimoyamate-dori in Chuo Ward, south of Sannomiya Station, and is easily reached by public transport.
A specialized unit monitors safety at the region's Shinkansen stations, where high-speed trains pass through or stop. This unit works closely with railway operators to ensure the safety of millions of passengers who use the routes every year.
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