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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, |
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. |
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In 2008, there were 32 correctional facilities, including five detention centers, housing a total of 25,000 prisoners. 60% were serving time for criminal offenses and 40% for security offences.<ref>[http://www.ips.gov.il/NR/rdonlyres/CD985B51-45D2-4FE8-9638-0C7EF008316A/0/Shabas_Id_Eng_08.pdf]</ref> In December 2011, there were 17,755 prisoners in Israel Prison Service facilities, and conditions met international standards. <ref>[http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/humanrightsreport/index.htm?dynamic_load_id=186429#wrapper US human rights report 2011]</ref> |
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According to the 2011 US Human Rights report, prisoners and detainees are granted access to visitors, are free to practice their religion, religious observance, and permitted to submit petitions to judicial authorities if they are dissatisfied with prison conditions. <ref>[http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/humanrightsreport/index.htm?dynamic_load_id=186429#wrapper US human rights report 2011]</ref>IPS facilities, interrogation facilities and IDF provisional detention centers are regularly monitored by the [[ICRC]].<ref>[http://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/humanrightsreport/index.htm?dynamic_load_id=186429#wrapper US human rights report 2011]</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:18, 30 May 2012
The Israel Prison Service (Template:Lang-he, Sherut Batei HaSohar, Template:Lang-ar[1]), commonly known in Israel by its acronym Shabas(שבס) 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]
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, including five detention centers, housing a total of 25,000 prisoners. 60% were serving time for criminal offenses and 40% for security offences.[4] In December 2011, there were 17,755 prisoners in Israel Prison Service facilities, and conditions met international standards. [5]
According to the 2011 US Human Rights report, prisoners and detainees are granted access to visitors, are free to practice their religion, religious observance, and permitted to submit petitions to judicial authorities if they are dissatisfied with prison conditions. [6]IPS facilities, interrogation facilities and IDF provisional detention centers are regularly monitored by the ICRC.[7]
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)
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
South Bloc
- Dekel Prison
- Eshel Prison
- Ktzi'ot Prison (Ktzi'ot Junction)
- Nafha Prison
- Ofer Prison (Atarot area)
- Ramon Prison
- Shikma Prison (Ashkelon)
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
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.[8]
Ranks
Jailers
- Soher - Warder
- Rav Soher - Warder First Class
- Samal - Sergeant
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
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.
Special units
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.[9]
Nahshon
Nahshon is the IPS's main intervention and conveyance unit and deals with searches, silencing disturbances, guarding IPS staff, etc.[10]
Yamar Dror
Yamar Dror, founded at the end of 1993, is the IPS unit for fighting narcotics. It specializes in searches and interrogation.
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)
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.[11] 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. [11]
See also
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. Retrieved 2009-07-03. Template:He icon
- ^ [1]
- ^ US human rights report 2011
- ^ US human rights report 2011
- ^ US human rights report 2011
- ^ Kosti, Nir (July 17, 2009). "IPS Special Forces will Train (IDF) Guards". Bamahane (Issue 2997): p. 16.
{{cite journal}}:|issue=has extra text (help);|page=has extra text (help) Template:He icon - ^ "Metzada Unit" (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ "Nahshon Unit" (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ a b International legal precedent: No private prisons in Israel
Bibliography
- Israel Behind Bars: True Stories of Hope And Redemption, ISBN 0-9776736-0-X, by Major (retired) Rabbi Fishel Jacobs.
