a defense expert told me he thinks japan needs to avoid leaving areas unpatroled. >> in southwest island of japanese territory until now we did not deploy any military forces in those areas. so this might provoke neighboring countries aggression. so i think it is mostly to prevent those frustrations, we deploy military forces on border islands and we thus can avoid military problems in the area. >> now, junko, japan has been strengthening its alliance with the united states in recent days, hasn't it? >> yes. the two countries conducted joint military exercises this month including the area of okinawa's main island. the u.s. is also concerned about china's increasing naval power. in particular, it wants to make sure its aircraft carriers will still be able to navigate the waters near china. so the u.s. expects to work with japan's maritime force to upgrade their ability to deal with china's submarines. >> nhk world's junko noda, thank you. >>> and being called a concern for international committee isn't sitting well with the chinese government. it is condemning japan's shift in defense po

on any given day up to a sixth of the city goes unpatroled. >> you know the numbers. 925 officers, we are down to a level in the 600s, that's a pretty dramatic reduction in what we should be staffed at so it does impact our ability to get there quickly. >> reporter: incoming mayor jean quan said it's all about priorities. >> the chief has moved more officers from desk jobs and investigations on to the streets. and so you're going to have 290 people on 911 response which is the same amount we have had most of the time i have been on the city council. >> reporter: if you dial 911 they will still send a squad car but it's another matter when it comes to investigating finding out who stole your car, broke into your home or the mugger who got your wallet. >> investigation is obliterated. there is hardly anyone investigating crimes. >> less officers in cid means there are more cases for those who remain and it's a matter of staffing. >> reporter: and this downward spiral is likely to continue until 44 more cops are off the payroll. as for the union charge it's about saving money? >> yes. th