TOKYO -- Japan is overhauling how its ubiquitous 24-hour mini-police stations are operated nationwide as more crime fighting moves from the streets to the web.
Community stations explore greater flexibility amid staffing constraints

Kanagawa Prefectural Police will adopt mobile-style police boxes. (Photo by Hitoshi Ito)
TOKYO -- Japan is overhauling how its ubiquitous 24-hour mini-police stations are operated nationwide as more crime fighting moves from the streets to the web.