Police Chief Warns Officers Against Political Expression Ahead of Elections
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Police Commissioner Dany Levy has issued a strict directive prohibiting officers from expressing political opinions while on duty, threatening dismissal for any violations. The announcement came during a meeting focused on election preparedness, involving senior police officials, the Central Elections Committee, and security representatives. The acting director-general of the elections committee highlighted the exceptional level of cooperation with the police.
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- Police Commissioner Dany Levy has forbidden officers from expressing political views during service.
- Officers who violate the directive against political expression will be dismissed.
- The announcement was made during a meeting concerning election preparedness.
- The meeting included senior police command, the Central Elections Committee, and security representatives.
- The acting director-general of the elections committee noted unprecedented cooperation with the police.
Police Commissioner Dany Levy has instructed all officers that expressing political opinions during their service is strictly forbidden, stating that any officer violating this directive will be dismissed. Levy made these remarks during a preparedness meeting for the upcoming elections, attended by senior police command staff, the acting director-general of the Central Elections Committee, and representatives from the IDF and Shin Bet.
"I have unequivocally instructed that no police officer shall express their political views within the framework of their service, and anyone who violates this instruction will not be able to continue serving in the police," Levy stated. He added that the police are prepared for all scenarios to safeguard the integrity of the elections.
Dean Livneh, acting director-general of the Central Elections Committee, praised the unprecedented scope of cooperation between the committee and the Israel Police.
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