(MISHTERET YISRA'EL)

Historical
Development
"And the LORD said unto Moses: 'Gather
unto Me seventy men of the elders of Israel,
whom thou knowest to be the elders of the
people, and officers over them."(Numbers,
Chapter 11, Verse 16)
THE "SHOMER" ORGANIZATION
established during the rule of the Ottoman
Empire
Considered as The first steps in operating
a Hebrew Police System in Israel
Their function was to protect the Jewish
inhabitants from Arab rioters.
THE PERIOD OF THE BRITISH MANDATE
In 1920, The police force was established
The Palestine Police Force was the
organization responsible for policing and
public security in Israel during the British
Mandate.
The police force also contained the
Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
and various Gendarmerie units
It was comprised of two sections: a British
section and Palestinian section.
The majority of the high ranking officers
were British while most of the policemen
were locals Arabs and Jews.

THE ISRAELI POLICE AFTER THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL
in 1948, Ezeckial Sahar, who later become the
first inspector General, led a team who began
planning the Israeli Police Force.
It started with 1200 men at the disposal of the
Police, in addition to the 700 constables who
had served in the Palestine Police during the
Mandate.
POLICE ACT OF 1926
The law which mandates the translation of
procedures of the British Police Force and the
names of the ranks into Hebrew.
The uniforms, the deployment to police stations,
the structure of the stations and the modi
operandi were also determined by British Police
practice.
The Present
Israeli Police
POLICE ACT 5731 OF 1971
Defines the Roles of the Police force as
Follows:
Crime Prevention
Crime Investigation and Discovery
Apprehension of criminals and bringing
them to trial
Surveillance and coordination of road
traffic
Maintaining pubic order and securing life
and property
Safeguarding the security of prisoners
and detainees
Responsibility for internal security
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
ISRAEL POLICE
FORCE
PUBLIC SECURITY
Prevention of acts of terror - The police conduct
patrols and raids, and work to increase public
awareness.
Response to calls from citizens requesting
examination of suspicious objects, and dismantling
of explosive devices
Deployment in terrorist incidents - Rescue of
citizens, evacuation of casualties, searching for
additional bombs, distancing of curious bystanders,
directing traffic to alternative routes, arresting of
suspects
Arrangement of security procedures in
cities, towns and rural communities
Organization of volunteers in the context of
the Civil Guard for routine and emergency
functions
MAINTAINING LAW AND ORDER
Response to reports of public disturbances
Response to demonstrations, unlawful
gatherings and delinquency
Responsibility for detainees in detention
centers, escorting of detainees to and from
the courthouse
Implementation of court orders

Responsibility for security and maintenance of
public order in government agencies, public
institutions, foreign embassies and consulates, etc.
Responsibility for security and maintenance of
public order at official ceremonies
Responsibility for security at official installations,
including seaports and airports

FIGHTING CRIME
Investigation of crimes and apprehension of
offenders
Detection and exposure of unreported crimes,
such as drug trafficking, extortion of
"protection" money, and trafficking of stolen
goods
Crime prevention Instructing the public
how to protect themselves and their
property and how to make it more difficult
for criminals to attain their objectives
Unique response to juvenile delinquency

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
Directing traffic and working to ensure
smooth traffic flow
Enforcement of traffic laws
Investigation of traffic accidents and
apprehension of traffic offenders
Instructing the public, especially young
people, on traffic safety
Participation in the decision-making
process in such matters as the planning
and construction of roads and the
placement of road signs and traffic lights;
with the goal of increasing traffic safety
THE NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
located in Jerusalem
assist the Inspector General formulate policy,
allocate resources, make plans in coordination
with the district offices and the Border Police,
control, inspect, develop relations with external
agencies,
provide professional guidance,
promote research and development,
provide management services like
computerization and public relations
EIGHT DIVISIONS UNDER THE
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Policing and Security
Investigation & The War on Crime
Intelligence
Traffic
Community and Civilian Guard
Planning and Organization
Support and Logistics
Human Resources

Israeli Police Force
Level of Command and
their roles
THE POLICE DISTRICTS
The underlying principle of the operation of
these districts is that of a unified command.
The district commanders are responsible
for Police operations in their districts:
internal security, public order and the war
on crime.
The Israeli Police Force has six territorial
districts:
Northern,
Central,
Tel-Aviv,
Jerusalem,
Southern
Judea and Samaria.
Northern
Central
Tel Aviv
Jerusalem
Judea and
Samaria
Southern
REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS
In over 19 regions spread through out the
country, the regional headquarters were
established to:
coordinate, supervise and control the stations
in their area,
report to the district headquarters they are
directly under.
POLICE STATIONS
the basic unit that provides most of the
police services to the citizen.
There are 54 Stations spread out
nationwide
The functions of the Stations include
all the patrol and internal security
assignments in the judicial area of the
Station,
Investigations,
data collection
intelligence information regarding
offences committed in its area
Recruitment process
A candidate for recruitment to a field
job is required to undergo thorough
screening and placement processes,
which take place in three stages:
FIRST STAGE
The recruiting office reviews the incoming
resumes according to the available vacancies,
the candidates background, residence etc.
The recruiting office also performs an initial
assessment of the suitability within the police
databases (such as criminal record searches,
traffic, repossessions, prior attempts at
recruitment etc.).
If the candidate is found to be suitable for
starting the process, then s/he will be
invited to begin the classification process at
the Bat Yam recruiting office (9 Raziel
Street).
The office invites the candidates to a
classification day during which they undergo
aptitude tests, a person-to-person interview and
medical examinations.

The candidate is required to arrive at the recruiting office
on the classification day with all of the following
paperwork:
A) Official IDF certificate of discharge - including the
commanders evaluation and the conduct rating.
B) Original certificates of education, recognized by
the Ministry of Education
(secondary/tertiary/certificate studies).
C) A health certificate, signed by a family doctor and
results of medical checkups provided by the
applicants HMO - including an ECG test or stress test
as detailed in the medical certificate form.

SECOND STAGE
A candidate who has successfully passed the
classification day and has been found suitable to
continue the process, will be invited to an evaluation
center (a mini-team-building exercise) for two days at
the police operational fitness academy in Havatzelet
HaSharon - Neurim.
At the evaluation center the candidates suitability is
tested through simulations, tasks and role plays.
In the course of the team-building exercise the
candidates are required to undergo a physical fitness
test.

THE PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
Men
Aerobic test - 2000 run, required time for
completion: 11 minutes or less.
Abdominal muscles (sit-ups) - at least 45 sit-
ups.
Arm muscles (push-ups) - at least 30 push-
ups.

Women
Aerobic test - 1000 run, required time for
completion: 6 1/2 minutes or less.
Abdominal muscles (sit-ups) - at least 33 sit-
ups.
Arm muscles (push-ups) - at least 22 push-
ups.
THIRD STAGE
A successful candidate will be invited for the security
officer talk.
Prior to arrival for the talk, the following forms must be
filled out and brought for the day:
- Security questionnaire - a Classified
questionnaire - attached
- A Secret questionnaire - must be filled in over the
computer only:

A candidate who has successfully completed all
of the classification tests, and who will be
contacted to coordinate a recruitment date, will
be required to prepare in advance the pension
forms, provident fund forms and advanced study
fund forms, all signed by an insurance broker
and to transfer them the handling recruitment
office.
The uniform
Border Control
Police Uniforms:
"Field" Uniform for
Special Units
Police ranking system
British
equivalent
(Hebrew) Rank Insignia
Enlisted
Constable Shoter
Corporal Rav Shoter
Sergeant Samal Sheni
Staff
Sergeant
Samal Rishon
Sergeant
First Class
Rav Samal
Master
Sergeant

Rav Samal
Rishon
First
Sergeant

Rav Samal
Mitkadem
Sergeant
Major

Rav Samal
Bakhir
Sergeant
Major of
Command
Rav Nagad
Officer
Sub-
Inspector

Mefake'ah
Mishneh
Inspector Mefake'ah
Chief Inspector Pakad
Superintendent Rav Pakad
Chief
Superintendent
Sgan Nitzav
Commander Nitzav Mishneh
Brigadier
General
Tat Nitzav
Major General Nitzav
Commissioner
Rav
Nitzav
Israeli Police equipment

Latest Patrol
Cars, koda Octavia II
2009
Israeli Police Bell
206 helicopter


Israeli police boat
on the Sea of
Galilee
Issued weaponry
RIFLES
M1 Carbine
M1A1 Carbine
M1 Carbine bullpup
Micro-Galil
5.56 mm
submachine gun
M16 assault rifle
Galil Assault Rifle
HANDGUNS
IMI Jericho 941
Browning Hi-Power