社会｜110番通報の実態と課題 / Society | The Reality and Challenges of 110 Emergency Calls

Summary

According to data released by the National Police Agency, the number of 110 emergency calls received nationwide from January to November of last year exceeded a record 10 million, with about 20% of these calls categorized as unnecessary or non-urgent.

In particular, many calls have been related to requests for parking guidance or inquiries about lost items, cases that do not require police intervention. This has raised concerns about the potential impact on emergency response efforts.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: Did you know that 110 emergency calls have been increasing lately? Apparently, there were over 10 million calls last year!
Chako: Really? That many? Isn’t that incredible?
Log: Yeah, but 20% of those calls are unnecessary or non-urgent. For example, asking for help with parking guidance—stuff like that.
Chako: Seriously? People actually call the police for that?
Log: It seems so. It could delay responses during real emergencies.
Navi: In that regard, the National Police Agency thinks it’s necessary to reassess the nature of the calls.
Chako: So, maybe we need a more appropriate place to seek help!

Admin’s Note

The recent increase in emergency calls has made us re-evaluate the role of the police in our lives. In particular, the reality of many unnecessary calls highlights the importance of effectively utilizing police resources. As Chako pointed out, there may be a need for more appropriate consultation channels. With community-based support in place, we could respond quickly when emergency calls are truly necessary. I look forward to future efforts in this area.