http://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Research & devlopmenthe-ILhttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Drug+Treatment+OutcomesatHermonPrison_118.htm#Wed,7Jan200908:21:02GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Drug+Treatment+OutcomesatHermonPrison_118.htmמחקר זה הוזמן על ידי המדען הראשי במשרד לביטחון הפנים והתבצע על ידי החוקרים ד"ר יואב סנטו ופרופ' גיורא רהב במסגרת מכון אדם, במטרה להעריך ולהציג מעקב רב שנתי בנושא: "מסיימי תכניות השיקום והגמילה בבית סוהר חרמון". המחקר ניזום במטרה לבחון לאורך זמן את אופן ומידת השפעתו של הטיפול הניתן "במסגרת הקהילה הטיפולית" בכלא חרמון לאסירים נפגעי סמים. וכן במטרה לבחון את יעילות הטיפול בהשוואה לטיפול המקובל במסגרת בתי הסוהר השונים. מטרה נוספת הייתה לבחון באיזו מידה תורם הטיפול בכלל להפחתת השימוש בסמים, להפחתת העבריינות ולשיקום האסיר המשוחרר בקהילה. במחקר נבחנו תהליכי הטיפול באסירים ששהו בבית הסוהר בשנים 2000-2001, וכן נערך מעקב אחר מדגם של אסירים לאורך זמן במהלך שהותם בבית הסוהר ולאורך 36 חדשים מתחילת הטיפול. כל זאת בהשוואה לקבוצת ביקורת של אסירים מכלא צלמון ולאחר שכל האסירים המשתתפים הסכימו לחתום על טופס ויתור סודיות רפואית. הממצאים נאספו בשיטת המחקר האיכותנית באמצעות ראיונות עם מטופלים ואנשי מפתח ביחידות הטיפול והשיקום ומיחידות התכנון האסטרטגי והבקרה הגושית, כמו גם ראיונות עם דרגים פיקודיים בבית הסוהר ועם הצוות המטפל. בנוסף, בוצעו תצפיות על תהליכי טיפול, קבוצות טיפול ותפקוד שוטף של המחלקות, נותחו מסמכים ופרוטוקולים ונוהלו דיונים בשתי קבוצות מיקוד. כמו כן, נאספו נתונים בשיטת המחקר הכמותנית באמצעות שאלונים שחולקו למטופלים בעת קבלתם לטיפול ושלוש פעמים בזמן הטיפול לשם מעקב. השאלונים תוכננו לשני מצבים בסיסיים: האחד כשהאסיר נמצא בכלא והשני לאחר ששוחרר והוא מצוי בקהילה. המסקנות העיקריות הן כי הטיפול בצרכני סמים בקהילה הטיפולית בכלא חרמון מוביל להצלחה רבה יותר מהעדר טיפול, ומהטיפול הניתן במסגרת בתי הכלא האחרים. כן נמצא כי הן הפיקוח והן המשך הטיפול העוקב בקהילה הם גורמים משמעותיים התורמים להצלחת הטיפול שהתקבל בכלא. בנוסף למסקנות הוצגו בדוח המחקר המלצות למערכת המטפלת וכן המלצות ברמה הארגונית אשר ייתרמו להמשך הפעילות השיקומית והטיפולית בכותלי בית הסוהר. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:21:02 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/MinisterPrize/AnalyzingBurialSiteAbstract2007.htm#Wed,31Dec200810:53:19GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/MinisterPrize/AnalyzingBurialSiteAbstract2007.htm"Analyzing the Findings at a Burial Site Indicating Towards the Characteristics of the Burial" Superintendant Hagai Wax Major (Ret.) Yoav Stoler Major (Ret.) Hen Garnes Abstract The phenomenon of abducting and murdering soldiers and civilians by hostile organizations and then burying them, the increase in violent and organized crime, requires the security agency to collect maximum amounts of data from every crime scene that will hopefully lead to the whereabouts of a buried body. The recovery of buried bodies can lead to a breakthrough in the case and the arrest of the offenders, and prevent similar cases in the future. In order to examine the specific characteristics of the area and ground where a body is buried, tests were run on locations of two burial sites where pig carcasses were buried. The objectives of the experiments were to assess the possibilities of identifying burial sites in the ground from aerial pictures using thermal cameras. During the experiment, the variations of temperatures of the ground were tested during the different stages of tissue decomposition. The findings vary depending on the size of the body and the depth it is buried. The findings showed unique characteristics of the soil on top of the body, and were identifiable from the air as well. The findings supported previous knowledge about the different temperatures which occur in bodies and the change of configuration of nearby soil and unique vegetation in the area. This research project can be used as the basis for further development of scientific data banks regarding location of buried bodies according to thermal-aerial pictures of the area. The findings of this project can lead to the implementation of real time operational use of the method and further research. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:53:19 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Full+list+of+research+projects.htm#Tue,23Sep200802:38:09GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Full+list+of+research+projects.htm Police treatment of adolescents and minors Public attitudes towards National Guard volunteers in the ultra religious sector Non-lethal weapons Police preparedness in the field of new immigrant juvenile delinquents Police preparedness in the field of crime prevention among youth Police preparedness in treating child victims Community policing in Israel and abroad Volunteering for the National Guard Victims of crime, survey, 2001 The use of Micro Air Vehicles for homeland security Instant processing of olfactory information Public attitudes towards foreign workers Public Attitudes towards service given by Israel Police Public attitudes towards the Israel Border Police, 2003 Public attitudes towards the Israel Police, 2001 Public attitudes towards the Israel Police, 2003 Public attitudes towards the Israel Prison Service, 2000 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:38:09 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Research+list+-+Public+attitudes.htm#Mon,22Sep200809:18:02GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Research+list+-+Public+attitudes.htmPublic Attitudes Towards The Israeli Police, 2007 Researchers: Rafi Smith, Hagit Yehezkel Research Institution: Smith Consulting and Research Inc. Publication Date: 01/05/2008 To the research Public Attitudes Towards The Israeli Police, 2006 Researchers: Rafi Smith, Reli Arian Research Institution: Smith Consulting and Research Inc. Publication Date: 01/09/2007 To the research Public Attitudes Towards The Israeli Police 2004 Researchers: Rafi Smith, Keren Sharvit, Ronna Rephaeli-Hirsch Research Institution: Smith Consulting and Research Inc. Publication Date: 01/03/2005 To the research Public Attitudes Towards the Israeli Prison Service, 2004 Researchers: Rafi Smith Research Institution: Keren Sharvit, Smith Consulting and Research Inc. Publication Date: 01/09/2004 To the research Public Attitudes Towards The Israeli Police 2003 Researchers: Rafi Smith, Keren Sharvit Research Institution: Smith Consulting and Research Inc. Publication Date: 01/01/2004 To the research Public Attitudes Towards the Israeli Police, 2002 Researchers: Rafi Smith, Keren Sharvit Research Institution: Smith Consulting and Research Inc. Publication Date: 01/10/2002 To the research Public Attitudes Towards the Israel Prison Service 2001 Researchers: Rafi Smith, Keren Sharvit Research Institution: Smith Consulting and Research Inc Publication Date: 01/10/2001 To the research Public Attitudes Towards The Israeli Police 2000 Researchers: Rafi Smith, Keren Sharvit Research Institution: Smith Consulting and Research Inc. Publication Date: 01/10/2000 To the researchMon, 22 Sep 2008 09:18:02 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Research+list+-+Behavioural+Sciences.htm#Mon,22Sep200809:15:06GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Research+list+-+Behavioural+Sciences.htmPolice and Policing in the Israeli-Arab Society: Attitudes and Expectations among the Israeli-Arab Population Researchers: Yoav Santo - Ph.D., Principle Investigator; Nohad Ali - Ph.D., Co-Prinicpal Investigator Research Institute: Dialogue - Consultation, Research and Training Publication Date: 31/3/2008 To the research Drug Treatment Outcomes at the Hermon Prison Researchers: Yoav Santo- Ph.D, Principal Investigator; Prof. Giora Rahav, Co- Principal Investigator Research Institute: The Adam Group Publication Date: 30/7/2008 To the research The Treatment of Juvenile Offenders in the Israeli Prison System:An Evaluation Study Researchers: Prepared and submitted by Dr. Israel Katz, Shani Kuna, Yaara Leitner,Amit Arpali and Peleg Dor-Haim Research Institute: Zofnat - Institute for Organizational Consulting, Development & Research Publication Date: 12/10/2008 To the research Crowd Behavior and Public Order Researchers: Dr. Abraham Carmeli, Iris Ravid-Yamin Research Institution: Pilat (Israel) Ltd. Publication Date: 01/12/2005 To the research Stress and Burnout in the work of Israeli Border Police, June 2003 Researchers: Prof. Ayala Malach-Pines, Prof. Giora Keinan Research Institution: Ben-Gurion University, Tel-Aviv University Publication Date: 01/06/2003 To the research Stress and Burnout in the work of Israeli Police Officers, June 2003 Researchers: Prof. Ayala Malach-Pines, Prof. Giora Keinan Research Institution: Ben-Gurion University, Tel-Aviv University Publication Date: 01/06/2003 To the research Community Policing Centers in the Israeli Police - An Evaluation Research 2004 Researchers: Abraham Ofek D. Sc. Research Institution: The Ofek Institute of Managemant and Research Publication Date: 01/12/2004 To the research Police Violence against Civilians Researchers: Dr. Abraham Carmeli, Naama Shamir Research Institution: Pilat Ltd. Publication Date: 01/12/2000 To the research Community Policing in Israel - An Evaluation Study Researchers: David Weisburd, Orit Shalev, Menachem Amir Research Institution: The Faculty of Law, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Publication Date: 01/03/2001 To the research Job Satisfaction of Israeli Police Workers Researchers: Mina Zemach, Ruti Zin Research Institution: Dahaf - Public Opinion Research Institute Publication Date: 01/04/2002 To the research Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:15:06 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Research+list+-+Exact+sciences+and+technology.htm#Mon,22Sep200809:11:33GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Research+list+-+Exact+sciences+and+technology.htmA Listening System to Monitor Breathing as an Indicator of Search Quality in Detection Dogs Researchers: Irit Gazt and Professor Joseph Terkel Research Institution: The Center for Animal Behaviour Applications to Security Missions Department of Zoology Tel Aviv University Publication Date: 01/12/2003 To the research Detection of Explosive Materials by Rats: A Feasibility Study Researchers: Professor Joseph Terkel Research Institution: The Center for Animal Behaviour Applications to Security Missions Department of Zoology, Tel Aviv University Publication Date: 01/12/2003 To the research Differentiation Among Patterns of Dog Barks Through Signal Processing Researchers: Dr. Jacob Goldberger, Mrs. Irit Gazit, Mr. Eyal Zehavi Research Institution: Bitwise Ltd. Publication Date: 01/04/2004 To the research Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:11:33 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/ResearchProjectsList.htm#Mon,22Sep200805:17:00GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/ResearchProjectsList.htmThe Bureau of the Chief Scientist offers information recourses for decision and policy making within the Ministry of Public Security and its branches, consisting of researches by both of its divisions. Unfortunately, the current researches open to the public consist only of an abstract and a summary in English. At this point, the full research paper can only be read in the Hebrew Research Resource Center. Please select a field of research: Exact Sciences and Technology Behavioural Sciences Public attitudes towards the Israel Police / Israel Prison Service For the full list of research projects published by the Ministry in Hebrew and do not have an English summary, click here. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:17:00 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/ChiefScientistsLetterPublicAttitude2007.htm#Thu,12Jun200804:03:20GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/ChiefScientistsLetterPublicAttitude2007.htm Dear readers, In accordance to perennial work plan of the Bureau of the Chief Scientist in the Minister of Public Security, and as part of a series of research papers conducted on this subject, a survey was conducted titled: "Public Attitudes Towards the Israeli Police, 2007" The Survey was conducted by Smith Consulting and Research Inc. and was lead by Mr. Rafi Smith and Mrs. Hagit Yehzkel. Between August 12 and August 19, 2007 the Smith Research Institute conducted a public opinion survey concerning public attitudes toward the Israeli Police. A total of 1500 individuals were interviewed by telephone. Among the Jewish population 1,351 individuals were interviewed, of which 1,101were adults (over 18 years old) and 150 were adolescents (aged 14-18 years). Among the Israeli Arab population, 249 adults (over 18 years of age) were interviewed. The survey included questions, regarding the image of the Israeli police and policemen, evaluation of the manner in which the police handles various areas of activity, sense of personal security, contact with the police, and other subjects. The findings show general low evaluations towards the police, even in comparison to previous years. High evaluations are expressed in regards to the respectful appearance of the police officers and their professionalism. In regards to the general evaluation of the police of the way it fulfills its functions, It seems that there is a big variance between the functions evaluations of the police; when in its security functions the police gets very high evaluations (even though a little bit lower then in 2006), but evaluations of its handling the public order are moderate (even though a little bit higher then in 2006) and evaluations of its struggling traffic accidents and crime, are very low when just one third of the public gave positive evaluations (a significant decline compared to last year). Those low evaluations in those matters are more significant especially when those two topics are in the main public interest (as will be shown in the next clause). It seems that in order to improve the general police evaluations and in particularly its functional evaluation one should focus on the ways to improve the police handling of traffic accidents and its crime struggles. In regards to the Public's priorities when it comes to police responsibilities, first place is the handling of traffic accidents. It is the first time that this matter is in public top priority. In the second place is crime struggling; terrorist acts prevention was downgraded to the third place. According to the survey, there is a high readiness to cooperate with the police in different circumstances, mostly in regards to road accidents, reporting suspicious objects and neighborhood crime. Despite the findings of the survey, during 2007, there has been no significant change in the sense personal security and in some situations there has been as light improvement (in the community and in educational institutions). It is our honor to present this final research report which concludes its findings. We are sure that it will be of great interest and will significantly contribute to the Ministry of Public Security, the Israel Police and all law enforcement agencies. Sincerely, Israel Barak Chief Scientist Ministry of Public Security Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:03:20 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/AttitudeTowardsIsraelPolice2006.htm#Sun,11Nov200710:25:38GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/AttitudeTowardsIsraelPolice2006.htmBetween August 31 and October 3, 2006 the Smith Research Institute conducted a public opinion survey concerning public attitudes toward the Israeli Police. A total of 1,507 individuals were interviewed by telephone. Among the Jewish population 1,321 individuals were interviewed, of which 1,148 were adults (over 18 years old) and 173 were adolescents (aged 14-18 years). Among the Arab population, 186 adults (over 18 years of age) were interviewed.The survey included questions, regarding the image of the Israeli police and policemen, evaluation of the manner the police deal with various areas of activity, sense of personal security, direct contact with the police, and other subjects. Additional questions on the sense of security among the public were added due to the fact that the subject is mentioned as part of the goals in the Minister of Public Security's policy. To read the excecutive summary in HTML and not PDF, click here Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:25:38 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/About+Us/RandDManners.htm#Mon,26Dec200507:04:00GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/About+Us/RandDManners.htm The role of the Office of the Chief Scientist The Office of the Chief Scientist's role is to serve as the professional component in the Ministry of Public Security's main office regarding the harnessing of science and technology to help the ministry in the planning, channeling and assessing of its policies, and in the development of scientific techniques, means and tools for law enforcement and for the safeguarding of the wellbeing of Israel's citizens. Functions of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security: Development of infrastructures to be used in the formulation of policies for the war on crime and for public security in Israel Advancement of scientific know-how, knowledge, and research and development (R&D) for use by Israel's law enforcement agencies Introduction of scientific and technological innovations in the work of agencies responsible for public security in Israel Provision of professional consultation on scientific and technological matters to the Minister of Public Security, the Director General of the Ministry of Public Security and the directors of the ministry's branches Development and cultivation of links with academic and professional law enforcement communities in Israel and abroad The Chief Scientist's areas of responsibilities Definition of R&D needs in those topics which are under the Ministry of Public Security's jurisdiction and the establishment of priorities for the ministry in order to help it formulate its policies Consultation services and assistance to the Minister of Public Security, the Director General of the Ministry of Public Security, the Israel Police and the Israel Prison Service (IPS) for the purpose of helping them consolidate and formulate policies in the scientific and technological fields relevant to Israel's law enforcement and public security system Introduction of innovations in Israel's law enforcement and public security system by means of research studies and new developments for the purpose of enhancing the system's capacity for fighting crime and maintaining public security in Israel Initiation, organization, implementation and supervision of scientific research studies in fields related to the areas of activity and responsibility of the Ministry of Public Security, the Israel Police and the IPS Coordination and channeling of activities concerned with the development of the unique, social and managerial means at the disposal of the Israel Police and the IPS Activation of procedures of referral, support and assessment that are related to research studies and new developments in the areas of responsibility of Israel's law enforcement system and which are in compliance with the laws of scientific ethics Development and cultivation of the Ministry of Public Security's external scientific links with professional and academic agencies in Israel and abroad Routine and mission-oriented representation of the Ministry of Public Security at professional and scientific forums in Israel and abroad Principles serving as the guidelines for the activity of the Office of the Chief Scientist The following principles serve as the guidelines of the scientific and technological activity of the Office of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security: To aspire to excellence in all its work To collaborate with the Office of the Chief Scientist's clients/consumers To encourage individual, creative scientific initiatives and innovative thinking To always take a broad perspective that considers entire systems, interministerial and interbranch institutions, and the ministry as a whole To focus work on specific issues, with an emphasis on constant and continual enhancement; to cultivate human and professional resources To implement original R&D projects almost as a last resort To encourage competitiveness in an environment of "giants" The R&D programs of the Office of the Chief Scientist The scientific and technological activity of the Office of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security is conducted within the context of a number of programs: Multi-year infrastructural programs of surveys and research studies in the following fields: the public's attitudes toward the Israel Police and the IPS, staff satisfaction in the Israel Police and the IPS, surveys of crime victimization; etc. Research programs for the development of practical techniques and tools for the branches of the Ministry of Public Security Program for evaluative research studies on the policies of the Ministry of Public Security and its branches. In this context, the Office of the Chief Scientist has, in recent years, focused on such topics as police treatment of juveniles and minors, evaluation of community policing centers, etc. Research program for the development of scientific know-how. This program includes research studies on such issues as ethical conduct among Israel Police and IPS personnel, disruptions of public order and the dynamics of mass behavior, etc. Program of feasibility studies: The research topics include terrorist incident danger levels, dog barks, etc. R&D program for the advancement of innovative policies in Israel's law enforcement system, for example: electronic surveillance of house arrest/imprisonment, multi-purpose use of animals by law enforcement agencies, etc. Program for the development of means for operational applications and technological methods, such as sub-lethal weapons, etc. Multidisciplinary R&D program: Some subjects are multidisciplinary in nature and thus require the merging of several scientific disciplines, for example, the use of animals for law enforcement purposes, electronic surveillance of house arrest/imprisonment, in-depth investigation of traffic accidents, etc. Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:04:00 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/RnDStrucrure/ChiefScientist-Structure.htm#Tue,22Nov200506:27:40GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/RnDStrucrure/ChiefScientist-Structure.htm The Office of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security is divided into two principal units: Behavioral and social sciences Exact sciences, life sciences and technology In each of the above areas, the Office of the Chief Scientist initiates, coordinates, carries out and supervises all matters related to research and development (R&D) activities on subjects relevant to the ministry's activities and areas of responsibility. Research and development in the areas of the behavioral and social sciences In 2004 the R&D activities of the Office of the Chief Scientist in the area of the behavioral and social sciences will place particular emphasis on the following subjects: Enhancement of the capabilities of the ministry and the Israel Police in the formulation of policy regarding service to citizens, to the public and to the community in normal and emergency situations Formulation of components in the image of police officers and prison guards and in their wellbeing, including the handling of behavioral deviancy, tension and "burnout" because of work pressure, satisfaction with one's work, etc. Preparation and enhancement of information infrastructures for policy development regarding treatment of special incidents, situations and populations, such as disturbances of public order, work with juveniles, work with members of minority groups, etc. Development of tools to assist in the war on serious crime, e.g., violence and dangerous drugs, especially among juveniles. This area includes the development of tools for the work of the investigations, intelligence and operations departments in the Israel Police. Development of evaluations and assessments, through the use of scientific tools, regarding the scope of criminal activity, e.g., crime victims, fear of crime and terror, personal sense of security, etc. Development of knowledge and policy infrastructures regarding alternatives to imprisonment and to criminal justice proceedings, e.g., recruitment of innovative technologies in criminal justice proceedings Research and development in the area of the exact sciences, the life sciences and technology In 2004 the R&D activities of the Office of the Chief Scientist in the area of the exact sciences, the life sciences and technology will place particular emphasis on the following subjects: Development of advanced control and monitoring systems Development and utilization of capabilities for dealing with vehicles, aircraft and naval craft, specifically, observation, discovery, control, monitoring, inspection and apprehension Development and enhancement of the use of animals to increase the capacity of police officers Development of advanced/sophisticated security systems and techniques Promotion of technological cooperation between, on the one hand, the ministry, the Israel Police and the Israel Prison Service and, on the other hand, other agencies in Israel and abroad Tue, 22 Nov 2005 06:27:40 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/CommonInterest/CommonInterests.htm#Tue,22Nov200506:08:16GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/CommonInterest/CommonInterests.htm The Office of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security is always interested in the topics listed below. We invite experts to carry out projects in these topics and/or to share with us the information that they have accumulated regarding the above topics and which could be relevant to Israel's law enforcement and public security system. All inquiries can be addressed to: The Office of the Chief Scientist Ministry of Public Security P.O. Box 18182 Jerusalem 91181 Israel List of topics of general interest to the Office of the Chief Scientist: Alternatives to imprisonment/detention Multi-cultural policing The image of the future police officer and prison guard Police officer and prison guard training Repression and post-trauma responses among members of rescue teams and operational forces The human factor in traffic accidents The use of street video cameras as a means of crime prevention Judgment and medicine in visual communication (VC) processes Sidewalk police mini-stations: Improvement in police services to citizens Methods for traffic control and multi-target follow-up Robots in the war on terrorism and crime Remote-control identification of explosive materials Automatic transcription of texts: Voice/picture to text Instrumentation for the location and discovery of pockets of air in walls and loors Discovery of concealed passengers in vehicles Overall security – "Hindering obstacles" Planning and design of modern prisons Discovery of objects in the human body Discovery of explosive materials and weapons carried by persons or in vehicles Tue, 22 Nov 2005 06:08:16 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/MinisterPrize/MinisterPrize.htm#Thu,17Nov200506:44:00GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/MinisterPrize/MinisterPrize.htm The Minister of Public Security's Research and Development Prize is granted for original research studies and/or for special achievements in the field of research and development (R&D) that have significantly contributed, or have demonstrated a potential for contributing, to the field of law enforcement in Israel, especially from the standpoint of police work and/or the penal system. Two prizes are be awarded each year: A cash award equivalent in value to the university tuition fee for one academic year, as determined by the Council for Higher Education, to be awarded for work conducted by a police officer or prison guard who has carried out research, whether in the context of his/her work or in any other context, irrespective of whether the recipient attends an academic institution or not, with the stipulation that the research study meets the criteria specified and defined in Section 7, Subsection A, of the rules and regulations governing the prize. An additional prize equivalent in value to three years of academic study at a university, to be awarded to a scientific researcher or to a research team operating in an academic context recognized by the Council for Higher Education, in a recognized public research institute or in any other context. The prizes will be awarded to the recipients by the Minister of Public Security annually at a special ceremony. In addition, each recipient will be given a special certificate issued by the minister. R&D projects that have been conducted and submitted for the purpose of meeting the requirements of a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctor of Philosophy degree cannot be considered for this prize. The Minister of Public Security's Research and Development Prize for 2007: The deadline for the submission of research projects for this prize is July 1, 2007. To receive a copy of the rules and regulations governing the prize (in Hebrew only), please open the attached file "Rules and Regulations Governing the Minister of Public Security's Research and Development Prize." Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:44:00 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/ExpertList/ExpertList.htm#Tue,13Jul200409:06:40GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/ExpertList/ExpertList.htmThe Office of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security manages a data bank of companies and expert consultants. With the help of this data bank, experts in fields necessary to the ministry’s work can be located. The entire search process is carried out in accordance with the regulations specified in the law concerning the obligation of public tenders. The expert consultants, whom the Office of the Chief Scientist is interested in including in the data bank, are experts in such disciplines as the social sciences, life sciences, exact sciences, technology, engineering, medicine, law, architecture and/or any other discipline appropriate to the needs of the Office of the Chief Scientist. So that information on yourself or on your company can be included – should you or your company be interested in being part of the data bank – please send a letter with your full details to the following address, together with a curriculum vitae (if applicable): Data bank of expert consultants/companies (if the application is being submitted by a company) Office of the Chief Scientist Ministry of Public Security P.O. Box 18182 Jerusalem 91181 Note: In the case of a company, the company official who is to be our liaison person must supply the information. Inclusion in the data bank is done at your request and in accordance with the details you have provided in your application form. Inclusion in the data bank does not in any manner whatsoever signify that the Ministry has confirmed the professional expertise declared in the application form. Inclusion in the data bank does not in any manner whatsoever signify current or future work relations between yourself and/or your company and the Ministry of Public Security, nor does it signify any commitment on the ministry’s part to establish any contractual contact with you in your field of expertise or in any other field whatsoever in the present or at any time in the future. Any contractual contact will be in accordance with relevant legislation. Tue, 13 Jul 2004 09:06:40 GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Researches.htm#Wed,30Jun200409:49:00GMThttp://www.mops.gov.il/BPEng/ResearchNDevelopment/Researches/Researches.htmThe Bureau of the Chief Scientist offers information recourses for decision and policy making within the Ministry of Public Security and its branches, consisting of researches by both of its divisions. Unfortunately, the current researches open to the public consist only of an abstract and a summary in English. At this point, the full research paper can only be read in the Hebrew Research Resource Center. Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:49:00 GMT