Arab Professor Appointed First Deputy Chairman of NATO-Affiliated European Police Organization
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Professor Nawaf Azzam has been appointed First Deputy Chairman of the European Police Organization, an entity affiliated with NATO. He vowed to use his position to combat crime and violence, especially within the Arab community in Israel. While direct law enforcement remains with the Israeli Police, Azzam will focus on coordination and advocating for solutions to reduce crime rates.
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- Professor Nawaf Azzam appointed First Deputy Chairman of the NATO-affiliated European Police Organization.
- Azzam pledged to focus on combating escalating violence and crime, particularly in the Arab community in Israel.
- The European Police Organization includes 54 member states and works under the umbrella of NATO.
- Azzam's role will involve coordination and advocating for solutions, not direct law enforcement.
- He aims to leverage the organization's international platform to enhance security globally and in Israel.
Professor Nawaf Azzam has officially assumed his duties as the First Deputy Chairman of the European Police Organization, an entity operating under NATO. In his new role, Azzam pledged to focus on supporting security and peace initiatives, with a particular emphasis on combating escalating violence and crime. The European Police Organization, which is not tied to any single nation, comprises 54 member states and utilizes a global network of ambassadors and coordinators to uphold security and promote world peace.
Azzam highlighted that a key priority will be addressing the pervasive crime and violence within the Arab community in Israel, while also serving all other segments of society. He clarified that while direct crime intervention falls under the purview of the Israeli Police, his role will involve fostering joint coordination and facilitating meetings with relevant figures and bodies to advocate for radical solutions aimed at reducing crime rates.
Looking ahead, Azzam stated his commitment to working towards security and safety both within Israel and internationally, leveraging the broad global reach of the European Police Organization.