Israel Police: A civilian police force. As with most other police forces in the world, its duties include crime fighting, traffic control and maintainingpublic safety.
Civil Guard: A volunteer organization ofIsraeli citizens which assists in daily police work. It is a subdivision of the Israel Police.
Mossad (Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations): The agency responsible forforeign intelligence.
Aman (Directorate of Military Intelligence): Military intelligence of IDF, produces comprehensive national intelligence estimates for the prime minister and cabinet, daily intelligence reports, risk of war estimates, target studies on nearby countries, and communications intercepts. Aman also conducts across-border agent operations. Aman is an independent service, co-equal with the army, navy and air force. Aman has an estimated staff of 7,000.[1]
Emergency services
Magen David Adom (Red Shield of David): Made up of volunteer and professional medical responders and provides the Israel's pre-hospital emergency medical needs, including disaster, ambulance, and blood services.[2]
Israel Fire and Rescue Services: Responsible for extinguishing fires and extracting people trapped in structures (ranging from stuck elevators to collapsed buildings).
Home Front Command: Part of the IDF. A military rescue team, which handles large-scale civilian disasters such as earthquakes, collapsed buildings and missile attacks on cities.
Israel Prison Service: Sometimes called by its acronym Shabas, is a security organization which is an integral part of Israel's system of law enforcement. Its chief roles include the holding of prisoners and detainees under secure and suitable conditions, while preserving their dignity, and meeting their basic needs. The IPS coordinates with relevant national, regional and municipal authorities and organizations.[3]
Knesset Guard: TheKnesset has its own guard and usher unit, headed by the sergeant-at-arms.[4] The Knesset Guard is in charge of security in the Knesset compound and building.
