# Japanese prefectural police academy graduations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-prefectural-police-academy-graduations
> Updated: 2026-10-02T03:40:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late September and early October 2026, several prefectural police academies in Japan held graduation ceremonies for new officers completing short-term training courses.

In Iwate Prefecture, 33 graduates completed a six-month program focused on legal and practical training. These officers were scheduled to begin duties across 15 police stations starting October 2.

In Akita Prefecture, two separate groups of graduates held ceremonies. One group of 24 officers from the 150th short-term course completed training in law, ethics, and physical conditioning, with assignments distributed among seven stations. A second group of 28 graduates from the 100th short-term course attended a ceremony in Akita City attended by approximately 230 family members and officials.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Akita Prefectural Police School holds graduation ceremonies

New police officers graduated from the Akita Prefectural Police School following months of training in law, ethics, and physical conditioning.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akita-prefectural-police-school-holds-graduation-ceremonies

### 2026-09-28: Iwate Prefectural Police Academy holds graduation for 33 new officers

Thirty-three new police officers graduated from the Iwate Prefectural Police Academy following a six-month training course.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iwate-prefectural-police-academy-holds-graduation-for-33-new-officers

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