According to the Justice Minister Internal Investigations Department, there were 1,553 reviews of police personnel in 2016 of which 773 involved police questioned under caution, indicating a criminal indictment is likely. At least 230 policepersons faced either disciplinary hearings or criminal charges.

Investigations against police included shootings, use of excessive force, corruption, robberies, theft, violating privacy and domestic violence. In 110 cases, criminal charges followed and in 120 cases the matter was addressed via the disciplinary system. 200 of the cases were closed for lack of evidence and 150 closed for lack of sufficient grounds for a case.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)