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| The following page raises key issues within the field of public security, speaks briefly about every subject, and directs the reader to professional literature on the subject. |
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Crime Prevention
The Ministry of Public Security places itself in the forefront of the battle against crime and violence. In order to prevent future acts, "Metsila", the Ministry's Community and Crime Prevention Division was created in order to promote and reinforce the stance of communities against violence.
 More about Metsila
Metsila Case Studies
Vehicle Confiscation
Was your vehicle involved in a traffic violation? You don't only risk losing your drivers license, you now also risk losing your vehicle. A new law permits the Israel Police to confiscate vehicles that were involved in a traffic violation, as part of the battle against road accidents in Israel.
For more information on the new law, the violations that can result in confiscation and updates on the Israel Police activities in this field click here.
Family Group Conferences (FGC) in Youth Justice in Israel
Israel has been experimenting with Family Group Conferences (FGC) in Youth Justice for a number of years as an alternative for young offenders who have been indicted for breaking the criminal law.
For more information on this unique program adapted from overseas models, click here
Victims of Crime: Information and Rights
The Rights of Victims of Crime Law, 2001, includes a series of victims' rights considering the criminal proceedings. This legislation is part of a global wave in western countries who acknowledged the necessity in recognizing the rights of victims of crime.
The law was legislated in 2001 and has been updated since in order to allow its implementation.
For more information about the law and the Israeli Victims of Crime System, click here.
Electronic Monitoring in Israel
One of the goals the Ministry of Public Security has set itself is to find solutions to the pressures caused by the shortage of prison space in Israel.
The Minister of Public Security has developed a project for electronically-monitored house arrest which is a substitute for imprisonment, whereby electronic means are used to monitor the presence of detainees in their home or other designated place of custody during the specified times.
For more details and updates on the Electronic Monitoring Project, click here.
Dog Breeding and Training Program for Security Purposes
In today's era, when fighting crime and global terror is on the top of the public agenda, the use of trained dogs in the security and policing field both in Israel and abroad has become more and more common and efficient. The dogs are trained to detect drugs and any other contraband substances that can be used in a terrorist attack or criminal acts.
For more information on dog breeding and training in Israel, click here
The Israel Witness Protection Authority
The phenomenon of threatened witnesses causes the legal procedures against defendants to be dragged out, forcing the state to offer plea bargains since the witness for the prosecution reconsidered his/her actions in fear for their life.
In January 2006, the Israeli Government approved the establishment of a new witness protection authority which will be subordinate to the Ministry of Public Security and will provide witnesses with a secure location with around the clock security, as well as psychological assistance enabling them to confront the pressures and dangers throughout the trial.
To read more about the new authority in planning click here.
Money Laundering
Money laundering is the processing of criminal proceeds to disguise their illegal origin. This process is of critical importance, as it enables the criminal to enjoy these profits without jeopardizing their source.
IMPA is the Israeli Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) established so as to assist in the investigation and prevention of money laundering and terror financing related crimes, and as part of the global effort regarding such crimes.
The FIU strives to insure the existence of an adequate anti money laundering regime in Israel by strengthening the flow of financial intelligence information to the competent authorities.
For more information on money laundering and the FIU please visit the website of the Ministry of Justice
Israel – Hezbollah Conflict, 2006
On July 12, 2006, Israel suffered an unprovoked cross-border attack from Lebanese territory. The attack was carried out by the Hezbollah, a terrorist organization which is a party to the Government of Lebanon. The attack was carried out against Israelis citizens - civilians and soldiers - while on sovereign Israeli soil.
In these circumstances, Israel had no alternative but to defend itself and its citizens. For this reason, Israel reacted to an act of war by a neighboring sovereign state. The purpose of the Israeli operation was two-fold - to free its abducted soldiers, and to remove the terrorist threat from its northern border.
For more information regarding the conflict, please visit the following websites:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Israel's counter terrorist campaign - FAQ
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The northern warfare - Event summaries, policies and backgrounds
Ministry of Public Security: Minister Dicter: "Israel Security Forces are Strong and Determined"
Israel's Security Fence
In today's era, when the whole word is united in fighting global terrorism, Israel too has both the right and the obligation to protect its citizens from this horrific crime against humanity.
One of the operation concepts implemented by Israel in order to save innocent lives is a security fence that will physically block suicide bombers from entering targeted areas, and the smuggling of weapons and explosives into Israel.
To date, the fence has proven to be effective, and has saved many innocent lives.
To read more about the fence, its goals, route, humanitarian concerns etc, please visit the following official Israeli sites:
The Ministry of Defense – Israel's Security Fence
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs – The Anti-Terrorist Fence Vs. Terrorism
Terror
The state of Israel faces an intense wave of terror day in and day out in the form of suicide bombers, roadside shootings, rocket launching, and knife stabbings.
Thousands of Israeli's have been injured, many of the victims maimed for life. More than 900 people were murdered in attacks carried out by Palestinian terrorists since late September 2000. Buses, restaurants, shopping malls and even private homes are targeted by the various terrorist organizations.
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For more information regarding terrorism in Israel please visit the following sites:
The Ministry of Public Security: Information Center - Selected articles on Terrorism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Terror Background
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Terror since 2000
The Center for Special Studies – Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
The Disengagement Plan
In hope for enhancing Israel's security by reducing terrorism and boosting Israel's economy by improving the quality of life, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon proposed and executed last August, the disengagement plan from the Gaza Strip and four settlements in the northern West Bank.
The plan was developed in order to break out of the current stalemate and initiate moves that will lead to a better security, political, economic and demographic situation.
To read more about the plan, its goals, the participating agencies, and its long term affects, please visit the following official Israeli sites:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Israel's Disengagement Plan
Ministry of Defense – The Disengagement Plan
Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson: The Disengagement for Gaza and North Samaria
Prime Minister's Office – Disengagement Plan
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