Japan is divided into 1,215 police divisions, with a police station in each division. Divisions are further broken down into Kobans. A 'City Koban' is further divided into areas, each with its own officer. 'Rural Kobans' cover a wider area than 'City Kobans,' and a police officer usually resides with his family in the Koban. A patrol officer is expected to visit every home, office, and work place in his area. During these visits, the officer provides citizens with information on crime prevention, traffic hazards, and other dangers. Residents' circumstances and needs are also noted. In high population density areas, an officer may be assigned exclusively to community relations duties. A 'Citizen Consulting Corner' exists at each police station to hear residents' views, and public meetings are often sponsored by the police to obtain citizen views on police services. The police often conduct public opinion surveys for the same purpose. Newly-appointed police officers receive their initial training at a police school, after which all are assigned to Koban duty, so they may learn how to interact with citizens in the performance of their duties. Officers are taught to help citizens organize themselves for crime prevention activities.