Japan police panel starts talks to allow more foreign security workers

Japan's police agency on Wednesday launched an expert panel to consider allowing more foreign nationals to work in the private-sector security service industry as it struggles with labor shortages and an aging workforce.The National Police Agency said the panel will examine whether people with Specified Skilled Worker or Employment for Skill Development status should be allowed to take security jobs.Under current rules, foreign nationals can work in the industry only if they hold certain residence statuses, such as long-term resident status."The labor shortage in the security industry is pa…READ FULL ARTICLE