The National Police Agency and some prefectural police departments said Friday they have reprimanded more than 20 officers for accepting paid work with a publisher of study materials for police exams in violation of laws that in principle prohibit public servants from taking second jobs.
The NPA and relevant prefectural police departments announced the disciplinary action against at least 21 officers in 12 prefectures suspected of violating national and local regulations as well as the national code of ethics for public servants.
The officers drafted questions and answers that appeared in study workbooks for police promotion exams. They worked at the request of a publisher and received compensation for their efforts.