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Israel Police
In common with police forces around the world, the task of Israel's police is
to maintain the quality of life by fighting crime, assisting the authorities in
carrying out the law and enforcing traffic regulations, as well as providing
guidance on preventive measures for the safety and protection of the
population.
- Israel Police website
The police's principal mobile task force, the Border Police, deals mainly
with internal security problems and includes a special anti-terrorist unit. The
frequency and threat of terrorist incidents led concerned citizens to request
active participation in the protection of their communities. Thus, a volunteer
Civil Guard was established (1974) to maintain neighborhood security units,
including command centers, armed patrols, and training programs. |