1. Japan's National Police Agency is considering allowing police officers to use rifles against bears due to an increase in attacks on humans.
2. NPA Commissioner General Kusunoki Yoshinobu has urged police forces to collaborate with relevant organizations and prioritize public safety.
3. NPA officials will be sent to prefectures that have recently experienced multiple bear incidents to gather local opinions about the use of rifles against dangerous bears.
2. NPA Commissioner General Kusunoki Yoshinobu has urged police forces to collaborate with relevant organizations and prioritize public safety.
3. NPA officials will be sent to prefectures that have recently experienced multiple bear incidents to gather local opinions about the use of rifles against dangerous bears.
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Japan's National Police Agency is considering arming police officers with rifles to protect humans from increasing bear attacks. NPA Commissioner General Kusunoki Yoshinobu has urged collaboration among forces and prioritizing public safety. Local opinions will be gathered in prefectures
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251031_15/#summary
Date: Oct. 31, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-31
Created: 2025/10/31 20:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:59
Last Read: 2025/11/01 07:34