- Security Police (Japan)
Infobox Government agency
agency_name = Security Police Division
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nativename_a = 警備部警護課
nativename_r = Keibibu Keigoka
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formed =1975
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jurisdiction =Government of Japan
headquarters =Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
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footnotes =The nihongo|Security Police|セキュリティポリス|Sekyuritee Porisu or known as the nihongo|Security Police Division|警備部警護課|Keibibu Keigoka| is the Japanese close protection unit mandated with the responsibility of protecting domestic and foreign VIPs in Japanese soil and abroad. Its officers are known to have the SP insignia worn on their suit lapel [http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/foreign/gaiyo2/keibi1.htm For Foreign People.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008.] . Its structure has been greatly influenced by theUnited States Secret Service . [http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m86/raven_frosts/SP_nomichi2.jpgEncyclopedia of SP, Page 2.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008. ja icon]The SP is under the control of the
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department . [ [http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/sikumi/gaiyo/keibi.htm 警備.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008.]Duties
SP officers are mandated to provide close protection duties for the following people: [ [http://www.npa.go.jp/english/kokusai/pdf/Poj2007-51.pdf Various Measures.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008.] [http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m86/raven_frosts/SP_Chart.jpgSP Chart.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008.]
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Prime Minister of Japan , former and current
#Cabinet of Japan
#House of Councillors President
# House of Representatives President
#Governor ofTokyo
# Foreign VIPs such as heads of states, ambassadors, etc.Organization
The SP structure consist of the following:
*Director
*Department Chief
*General Clerk
**Section 1Each of these sections are led by a Section Chief.]
***Mobile Security Squad
**Section 2Each of these sections are led by a Section Chief.]
***Mobile Security Squad
**Section 3Each of these sections are led by a Section Chief.]
***Mobile Security Squad
**Section 4Each of these sections are led by a Section Chief.]
***Mobile Security SquadSection 1 is mandated to protect the
Prime Minister of Japan , with Section 2 the presidents of theHouse of Councillors and the House of Representatives [http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m86/raven_frosts/SP_Chart.jpgSP Chart.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008.] . Section 3 is known to conduct duties on guarding foreign VIPs such as ambassadors and heads of state with Section 4 theGovernor ofTokyo and ex-Japanese Prime Ministers [http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m86/raven_frosts/SP_Chart.jpgSP Chart.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008.] .Requirements
Potential SP candidates must serve in the police for a year with the rank of Sergeant in order to be qualified. [http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m86/raven_frosts/SP_nomichi2.jpgEncyclopedia of SP, Page 2.] Retrieved on January 28, 2008. ja icon]
Items
Weapons
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SIG P230
*Heckler & Koch MP5K
* Expandable batonsEquipment
* Mini flashlight
* TransceiverReferences
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