Israeli Police Chiefs Visit United Hatzalah HQ to Bolster Cooperation
Translated & summarized from Israel Police by baba
Israel's Inspector General of Police, Dani Levy, and other senior officers visited United Hatzalah's national headquarters in Jerusalem to strengthen operational cooperation. The delegation toured the organization's command center and reviewed its technological capabilities and emergency response assets. A volunteer shared a story of mutual rescue during the October 7th attack, highlighting the bond between police and volunteers. Both leaders committed to deepening the partnership to improve emergency response and save lives.
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- Israeli Police Inspector General Dani Levy visited United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem.
- The visit aimed to enhance operational cooperation and joint emergency response capabilities.
- Senior police officials toured United Hatzalah's command center and reviewed its assets.
- A volunteer shared a story of mutual rescue during the October 7th attack.
- Both organizations committed to strengthening their operational partnership.
Israel's Inspector General of Police, Dani Levy, along with the Commander of the Tel Aviv District, Haim Sergroff, and the Head of the Operations Division, David Filo, visited the national headquarters of the United Hatzalah emergency medical service in Jerusalem. The visit aimed to deepen operational cooperation and enhance joint preparedness and response capabilities for both routine and emergency situations.
During their tour, accompanied by United Hatzalah's management, the police officials visited the organization's national control and command center. They received a briefing on the call center's operations, its advanced technological systems, and the volunteer dispatch network and medical teams deployed across the country. The capabilities of United Hatzalah, including its emergency motorcycles, ambulances, off-road vehicles, and drone unit, which provides real-time situational awareness at emergency scenes, were also presented.
A particularly moving moment occurred when Rabbi Chaim Sasi, a United Hatzalah volunteer from Sderot, shared his story of bravery during the October 7th Hamas attack. Rabbi Sasi recounted how he operated under fire to save police officers at the Sderot police station and how those officers, in turn, saved his life. His testimony highlighted the mutual responsibility, courage, and shared fate between Israel Police officers and United Hatzalah volunteers.
In a concluding meeting, further avenues for enhancing operational coordination were discussed to improve joint responses to emergencies and strengthen the safety and security of Israeli citizens. Inspector General Levy emphasized the spirit of volunteering and mutual responsibility as cornerstones of Israeli society, praising United Hatzalah volunteers for their dedication and professionalism. He noted the powerful synergy seen on October 7th, with police, soldiers, and volunteers working together at great personal risk to save others, citing Rabbi Sasi's story as a testament to this. Levy affirmed the commitment to strengthening the operational relationship, with the shared goal of saving lives and providing the best and fastest response to citizens.
United Hatzalah President and Founder Eli Beer described the connection between the police and United Hatzalah as a strategic, life-saving partnership. He stated that police command and field forces and their volunteers work side-by-side daily across Israel. Beer believes the visit deepens operational coordination, sharpens joint emergency response, and ensures every citizen receives the fastest and most professional medical care.
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