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The labour shortage also affects police recruitment.
Don't join the police! - The line comes not from a critic but from a father in casual clothes at home. He is a police officer. His daughter tells him she hopes to join the force. The exchange sounds like a warning. The scene is in fact part of a short video produced by the Okayama Prefectural Police to explain the demands and purpose of police work. The 57-second clip, paced like a short film and built around a final twist, won the top prize in a new national contest organised by the NPA.
Police departments across Japan are facing a sharp decline in applicants. Many have begun looking for ways to reach younger audiences, often by adopting formats familiar from social media. The contest opened in September 2025. Officers and staff nationwide were invited to submit short vertical videos, designed for smartphones or manga, that showcase the appeal of police work. By the November deadline, organisers had received 132 videos and 80 manga entries from across the country.
Don't join the police! - The line comes not from a critic but from a father in casual clothes at home. He is a police officer. His daughter tells him she hopes to join the force. The exchange sounds like a warning. The scene is in fact part of a short video produced by the Okayama Prefectural Police to explain the demands and purpose of police work. The 57-second clip, paced like a short film and built around a final twist, won the top prize in a new national contest organised by the NPA.
Police departments across Japan are facing a sharp decline in applicants. Many have begun looking for ways to reach younger audiences, often by adopting formats familiar from social media. The contest opened in September 2025. Officers and staff nationwide were invited to submit short vertical videos, designed for smartphones or manga, that showcase the appeal of police work. By the November deadline, organisers had received 132 videos and 80 manga entries from across the country.
