府警
Meanings
1
prefectural police (Osaka or Kyoto)
Refers specifically to the police force of Osaka or Kyoto Prefecture. Not used for other prefectures; those are called 県警 (kenkei).
The prefectural police (of Osaka/Kyoto) began investigating the case.
The Kyoto Prefectural Police are focusing on tourist safety.
Usage patterns
- 府警が〈事〉を捜査するthe prefectural police investigate (a case)
The Osaka Prefectural Police are investigating the case.
- 府警に通報するto report (something) to the prefectural police
I reported a suspicious person to the prefectural police.