Israel Prison Service
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The Israel Prison Service (Hebrew: שירות בתי הסוהר, Sherut Batei HaSohar), 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 some security prisons containing Palestinian detainees. It is under the jurisdiction of the Internal Security ministry. In 2008, the IPS employed 7,791 workers.[1]
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.[2] 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. [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 approximate location of each prison is given in brackets.
[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 (a.k.a. Shita 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 (Near Ramallah, Atarot area)
- Ramon Prison
- Shikma Prison (Ashkelon)
[edit] Detention centers
- Eilat Detention Center
- Hadarim Detention Center
- Jerusalem Detention Center (in Jerusalem)
- 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.[4]
[edit] Ranks
The ranks in the Israel Prison Service are as follows:
[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
- Meyasher Mishne - 2nd Lieutenant
- Meyasher - 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.[5]
[edit] Nahshon
Nahshon is the IPS's main intervention and conveyance unit and deals with searches, silencing disturbances, guarding IPS staff, etc.[6]
[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–)
[edit] References
- ^ "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)
- ^ International legal precedent: No private prisons in Israel
- ^ International legal precedent: No private prisons in Israel
- ^ 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.
[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
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