SHIZUOKA, May 13 (News On Japan) –
Shizuoka Prefectural Police have launched a brand new initiative providing gasoline low cost coupons to advertise using their crime prevention app. This is the primary such marketing campaign in Japan to tie gas reductions to public security app downloads.
The app, titled “Dokodemo Police,” has been accessible since 2023 and supplies customers with real-time updates on crimes reminiscent of scams, suspicious people, and incidents of groping. It contains options geared toward defending ladies and youngsters. According to Minamishino from the Community Safety Planning Division, “This app allows users to receive timely crime prevention updates from the police. Simply downloading it contributes to peace of mind.”
As of the top of April, round 40,000 individuals had put in the app. To additional improve person numbers, the police partnered with a gasoline station operator, ENEOS EneJet Shizuoka Mariko-Shinden SS (S-net Shizuoka) in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City. The marketing campaign gives app customers a coupon for a 5 yen low cost per liter of gas.
The provide applies to 17 gasoline stations throughout the prefecture and is legitimate by way of June thirtieth, with no restrict on utilization frequency. It is the primary time in Japan that police have issued gasoline low cost coupons as a part of against the law prevention marketing campaign.
Naoto Takahashi, head of the Community Safety Division, acknowledged, “We hope as many people as possible will register for ‘Dokodemo Police’ and raise their awareness of crime prevention through regular updates.”
Gas station operators additionally see the partnership as a mutually helpful alternative. S-net Shizuoka President Kimura Kōshi commented, “I think it’s a win-win idea. We’re glad to contribute to crime prevention.”
The police purpose to spice up app customers to 58,000 by March 2026.
Source: SBSnews6