A tragic incident in Kawasaki, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, has raised serious concerns about police response to stalking cases. A 20-year-old woman was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, from whom she had sought help due to ongoing stalking issues. On April 4, the Kanagawa Prefectural Police acknowledged that there were significant errors in their handling of the situation.
The police conducted an internal review and concluded that their system for addressing stalking incidents had become ineffective. This admission highlights the need for improved measures to protect individuals facing such threats.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp