GILEE DELEGATION

Israeli Police Learn from U.S. Law Enforcement

  • 11/1/2012
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    The Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) at Georgia State University’s  Andrew Young School of Policy Studies hosted 16 high-ranking Israeli police officials in October. The group participated in an intensive two weeks of training in public safety.  
     
    The officers, part of the 16th GILEE delegation from Israel to the region, received training from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in all aspects of American policing. In particular, the delegation focused on "public service" by learning from the American experience how to improve service to Israel's citizens.
     
    During the two-week program, the delegation was briefed on U.S. law enforcement by Richard Terrill, Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University, and visited numerous agencies such as the U.S. Attorney's Office, the U.S. Secret Service, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Georgia Department of Public Safety, and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. They also visited various County and City Police departments. 
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    Dr. Robbie Friedmann, founding director of GILEE, notes that in his 20 years of advancing the practice of public safety through GILEE, the need for collaborative training has never been greater.
     
    "Given the increased threats of international terrorism and economic stress it behooves law enforcement agencies to learn best practices from each other to enhance public safety and improve professional service to their respective citizens." he says.
     
    Consul General Opher Aviran hosted the 16th GILEE delegation in a private reception at the end of their visit. "The remarkable work of Dr. Robbie Friedmann has created a unique police exchange that is a great example of the strong relationship between Israel and the State of Georgia," said Aviran.
     
    During its 20-year history, GILEE has coordinated similar collaborations between police organizations from 25 U.S. states and 21 countries.
     
    To learn more about GILEE’s impact on public safety, go to www.gilee.org.
     
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