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The Israel Prison Service (Hebrew: שירות בתי הסוהר, Sherut Batei HaSohar, Arabic: إدارة السجون الإسرائيلية[1]), commonly known in Israel by its acronym Shabas (or IPS in English), is the prison service of Israel. It is responsible for maintaining civilian prisons in Israel, as well as detention centers for security prisoners. It is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security.[2] In 2008, the IPS employed 7,791 workers.[3]
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[edit] Prisons
The IPS is divided into three blocs: north (north of Netanya), center (between Netanya and Ashdod), and south (south of Ashkelon and Jerusalem). The IPS is headed by the Commissioner of Prisons. In 2008, there were 32 correctional facilities, whereof five detention centers, housing a total of 25,000 prisoners. 60% were serving time for criminal offenses and 40% for security offences.[4]
[edit] North Bloc
- Carmel Prison (Oren Junction)
- Damun Prison
- Gilbo'a Prison (HaShita Junction)
- Hermon Prison (North Tzalmon Creek Junction)
- Megiddo Prison (Megiddo Junction)
- Shata Prison (HaShita Junction)
- Tzalmon Prison (North Tzalmon Creek Junction)
[edit] Center Bloc
- Ashmoret Prison (HaSharon Junction)
- Ayalon Prison (Ramla)
- Giv'on Prison (Ramla)
- HaSharon Prison (Hadarim Interchange)
- Maasiyahu Prison (Ramla)
- Magen Prison (Ramla)
- Neve Tirtza Prison (Ramla)
- Ofek Juvenile Prison (Hadarim Interchange)
- Rimonim Prison
[edit] South Bloc
- Dekel Prison
- Eshel Prison
- Ktzi'ot Prison (Ktzi'ot Junction)
- Nafha Prison
- Ofer Prison (Atarot area)
- Ramon Prison
- Shikma Prison (Ashkelon)
[edit] Detention centers
- Eilat Detention Center
- Hadarim Detention Center
- Jerusalem Detention Center
- Kishon Detention Center
- Nitzan Detention Center
- Ohalei Kedar Detention Center
- Petah Tikva Detention Center
- Tel Aviv (Abu Kabir) Detention Center
[edit] Training
Israel Prison Service personnel are trained in krav maga and conduct training for the prison service (kli'a) wing of the Israeli Military Police.[5]
[edit] Ranks
[edit] Jailers
- Soher - Warder
- Rav Soher - Warder First Class
- Samal - Sergeant
[edit] Non-commissioned officers
- Rav Samal - Staff Sergeant
- Rav Samal Rishon - First Sergeant
- Rav Samal Mitkadem - Master Sergeant (Sgt. Major)
- Rav Samal Bakhir - Warrant Officer 2nd Class
- Rav Nagad - Warrant Officer 1st Class
[edit] Officers
Meyshar Mishne - 2nd Lieutenant
Meyshar - 1st Lieutenant
Kalai - Captain
Rav Kalai - Major
Sgan Gundar - Lieutenant Colonel
Gundar Mishne - Colonel
Tat Gundar - Brigadier
Gundar - Major General
Rav Gundar - Lieutenant General - commander of the prison service. The current commander (from 2007) is Benny Kaniak.
[edit] Special units
[edit] Metzada
Metzada (named after Masada) is IPS's quick response and intervention force and specializes in suppression of prisoner uprisings, especially in prisons containing Palestinian detainees. It consists mainly of special forces veterans from the IDF.[6]
[edit] Nahshon
Nahshon is the IPS's main intervention and conveyance unit and deals with searches, silencing disturbances, guarding IPS staff, etc.[7]
[edit] Yamar Dror
Yamar Dror, founded at the end of 1993, is the IPS unit for fighting narcotics. It specializes in searches and interrogation.
[edit] Commanders
- Giri Gera (1949–1951)
- Ram Salomon (1951–1952)
- Zvi Hermon (1952–1958)
- Aryeh Nir (1958–1976)
- Haim Levi (1976–1981)
- Mordechai Wertheimer (1981–1985)
- Rafael Suissa (1985–1986)
- David Maimon (1986–1987)
- Levy Shaul (1987–1990)
- Gabi Amir (1990–1993)
- Aryeh Bibi (1993–1997)
- Amos Azani (1997–2000)
- Orit Adato (2000–2003)
- Ya'akov Ganot (2003–2007)
- Benny Kaniak (2007–2011)
- Aharon Franco (2011–date)
[edit] Privately run prisons
Plans for privately-run prisons have been on the drawing board since 2006. The state hoped to save money by transferring prisoners to such facilities, which would eliminate the need to invest in more infrastructure and manpower. In 2009, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled that private prisons are unconstitutional.[8] Following the decision, the state will have to pay compensation to a company that has already completed construction of the first private prison, near Beersheba. [8]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "الهيئات التي تقع تحت مسؤولية وزارة ووزير الأمن الداخلي." Ministry of Public Security. Retrieved on 7 March 2011.
- ^ Israel Prison Service. Ministry of Public Security. Retrieved on 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Staff Statistics – Total Staff per Bloc". Israel Prison Service. http://www.shabas.gov.il/Shabas/SEGEL/Staff+Info/נתוני+סגל+-+סהכ+סגל+בחלוקה+לגושים.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-03. (Hebrew)
- ^ [1]
- ^ Kosti, Nir (July 17, 2009). "IPS Special Forces will Train (IDF) Guards". Bamahane (Issue 2997): p. 16. (Hebrew)
- ^ "Metzada Unit" (in Hebrew). http://www.ips.gov.il/NR/exeres/34B07B71-CB34-4CFE-B9B1-047A5356210B,frameless.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ "Nahshon Unit" (in Hebrew). http://www.ips.gov.il/NR/exeres/BBFDAF85-883A-491E-A6C5-3AB523A6A820,frameless.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ a b International legal precedent: No private prisons in Israel
[edit] Bibliography
- Israel Behind Bars: True Stories of Hope And Redemption, ISBN 0-9776736-0-X, by Major (retired) Rabbi Fishel Jacobs.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Hebrew)
- Official English website
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