Shōzo Kinashi serves as head patrol officer in the series' police department. He acts as superior to the protagonist, rookie policeman Gō Gō, known for his unconventional and relaxed approach to law enforcement. Kinashi oversees Gō's activities and is among the higher-ups frequently exasperated by Gō's tendency to operate at his own pace and disregard standard procedures. His duties involve managing police operations to protect the town. Kinashi's interactions with Gō form part of the series' comedic dynamic, as Gō's unpredictable methods often create confusion for Kinashi and other authority figures, despite Gō's underlying dedication to maintaining order. No official information exists regarding Shōzo Kinashi's personal background, character development, or expanded appearances in supplemental media such as movies, OVAs, or spin-offs.