Top Police Commander Resigns, Leaves Door Open for Top Job
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Central District Commander Amir Cohen is resigning from the police, but would consider becoming Police Commissioner if offered the job. If appointed, he would demand a budget increase, more personnel, and participation in Security Cabinet discussions. Cohen believes these changes are crucial for the police to effectively address internal security threats. His conditions have not yet been formally presented to the government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Central District Commander Amir Cohen is resigning from the police force.
- Cohen would accept the Police Commissioner role if offered, with three conditions.
- His conditions include a budget increase, more personnel, and Security Cabinet access.
- He believes these changes are vital for the police to handle internal security.
- The demands have not yet been formally presented to government officials.
Commander of the Central District, Amir Cohen, is resigning from the police force. Sources close to Cohen emphasize that he is not actively seeking the position of Police Commissioner, but if offered the role in the future, he would present three conditions. These conditions include a significant budget increase for the Israel Police, an expansion of personnel to match the country's growing population, and the inclusion of the Police Commissioner in discussions of the Security Cabinet.
Cohen believes the police require more resources to effectively handle their numerous responsibilities. He also feels the number of officers should be increased to align with the population size, thereby improving citizen service, increasing police presence, and enhancing the force's ability to combat crime and security challenges.
The most significant condition for Cohen concerns the Police Commissioner's standing within the security apparatus. He asserts that the commissioner must regularly participate in Security Cabinet meetings, alongside the heads of the Shin Bet and Mossad, to stay informed about Israel's security situation and threats.
Cohen's associates explain that he believes external threats can become internal security issues, and since the police are often the first responders to such incidents within Israel, their leader must be privy to national assessments and potential threats to prepare adequately.
These demands have not yet been formally presented to any government official. Cohen intends to raise them only if his tenure as Commissioner is offered after the current Police Commissioner, Dani Levi, completes his term, and if Cohen is deemed the most suitable candidate. For Cohen, the focus is not just on who leads the police, but on the tools, authorities, and resources available to them to manage internal security challenges.
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