Kitazawa Police Station

Have you heard of a police officer praising a young man’s politeness? Right here at the Kitazawa Police Station, such a story unfolded. The Kitazawa Police Station, located in Setagaya, Tokyo, serves the areas of Akatsutsumi, Ikejiri, Umegaoka, Ohara, Kitazawa itself, Kyodo, Gotokuji, Daisawa, Daida, Hanegi, Matsubara, and Miyasaka. This story took place about two years before it was shared online. A young man was heading down to the station to purchase train tickets. An older man abruptly cut in front of him at the ticket machine. The young man, unfazed, simply moved to the next available machine. The older man muttered something unintelligible and continued to obstruct the young man at the ticket gate. The young man politely gestured for the older man to proceed. Incredibly, as the young man headed for the escalator, the older man deliberately blocked his path, causing a collision. The older man then grabbed the young man and pushed him against the wall. The young man stated he would call security. The older man challenged him to do so. And he did. Station staff and a policeman arrived, listening to both sides of the story. The officer reviewed the CCTV footage. Upon returning, he addressed the older man directly, questioning his actions. The officer pointed out how the young man had been polite, even allowing the older man to go first. The footage clearly showed the older man intentionally causing the collision. The young man’s politeness, captured on camera at Kitazawa Police Station, played a key role in resolving the incident. The officer’s meticulous review of the evidence showcases the attention to detail sometimes exhibited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police. This incident at Kitazawa Police Station, though strange, serves as a reminder that even small acts of courtesy can be recognized and appreciated, even by the police.