Wataru Date is a police officer in the anime and manga series 'Meitantei Conan' (Detective Conan). He was a member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's First Division. Date was known for his strong sense of justice, leadership skills, and supportive nature towards his colleagues. He played a significant role as a mentor to Wataru Takagi, influencing him both professionally and personally. Date's tragic death in the line of duty deeply affected his friends and continues to impact the series' police characters.