# Misconduct and dismissals in Japanese police forces

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/misconduct-and-dismissals-in-japanese-police-forces
> Updated: 2026-09-03T08:17:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, a 25-year-old sergeant of the Hiroshima Prefectural Police was dismissed following a June incident in which he drove a private car on a toll road in Onomichi while intoxicated. His breath test indicated an alcohol concentration five times the legal limit, and he struck a concrete block. Police chief Otsuka Kenji stated the force would work to restore public trust and strengthen prevention measures.

By September 2026, further disciplinary dismissals were reported involving different officers. An Osaka Prefectural Police officer from the Sakai Police Station was dismissed after being arrested in February for a drunk driving accident in Hiroshima Prefecture that injured a female driver. Additionally, a 30-year-old officer from the Kuki Police Station in Saitama Prefecture was dismissed for violating the Cannabis Control Act after attempting to receive cannabis via mail and admitting to long-term use.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Japanese police officers dismissed for drunk driving and cannabis use

Two Japanese police officers have been dismissed following separate incidents involving drunk driving in Hiroshima and cannabis possession and use in Saitama.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-police-officers-dismissed-for-drunk-driving-and-cannabis-use

### 2026-08-06: Hiroshima Police Sergeant Dismissed for Drunk Driving

A 25‑year‑old Hiroshima police sergeant was dismissed after a breath test showed five‑times‑legal‑limit alcohol and he caused a road accident while drunk.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hiroshima-police-sergeant-dismissed-for-drunk-driving

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