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| Mission of the Border Police |
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The Border Police is the operational and professional arm of the Police in
matters of internal security and combating terrorism, securing the seam region,
dealing with public disturbances and dispersing demonstrations, hostile
terrorist actions and preventing crimes in the agricultural sector.
In addition, the Border Police serves as a multi-purpose force for security and
policing and as a focused and mobile immediate-intervention unit that can
provide assistance and backup to police and IDF units.
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The Border Police is set up according to a system known in police forces around
the world as a “gendarmerie: the border policemen are given the authority of a
policeman, but putting the force into action is carried out in a way similar to
army procedure.
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Tasks |
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The operational arm of the Israel Police for combating terrorism and public
disturbances and for providing ongoing security.
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Assisting the Israel Defense Forces in providing ongoing security and with
public disturbances within Judea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip.
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Responsibility for and command of ongoing security along the Egyptian border.
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Responsibility for and command of ongoing security along the western seam area.
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Dealing with the rural sector and organizing security and guarding systems in
the communities there.
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Dealing with theft of agricultural produce and equipment and crime in the
cities.
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Securing vital installations.
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