Law Enforcement

“Our delegation was able to exchange experiences that undoubtedly will enable our police officers to better understand the complexity of the safety and security planning process for an event with the magnitude and importance of the Olympic Games.” Jose Luis Castro Menezes – Colonel, Commander, Rio de Janeiro Military Police
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“I can say that the lessons learned during this exchange program were essential for us to build a better public security planning and a successful Rio 2016 Olympic Games.” Edison Duarte Santos Junior – Colonel, General Commander, Rio de Janeiro Military Police

“A unique experience that delved deeply into the complexities of maintaining public safety and national security in a very challenging environment while at the same time championing democracy, human rights and quality of life for all people.”
Julian Fantino, Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police

“The relations between our countries, Cyprus and Israel, have been further strengthened on a number of levels including the fields of security and law enforcement. In this context we have established close and constant cooperation with regards to police training, the exchange of best practices and expertise on security issues, as well as handling and investigation of serious crime.”
Zacharias Chrysostomou, Chief, Cyprus Police

“On behalf of myself and the Federal Police (Bundespolizei), I express appreciation for the collaboration between the Federal Police of Germany and the Israel Police on all levels of public safety. It is an honor for the Federal Police and myself to have been able to work together with the Israel Police.”
Dr. Dieter Romann, President, Bundespolizei

“The Hungarian National Police is proud of the extensive cooperation with GILEE that started in 1994. This included exchange of high ranking delegations, professional teams, participation in conferences, lectures, special training programs and exchange of valuable information.  This is the hallmark of law enforcement cooperation between Hungary and Georgia through GILEE.”
Károly Papp, Chief Police Commissioner, Hungarian National Police

“Over the years, hundreds of Israel police officers have had the distinct honor to participate in GILEE delegations and exchange information and best practices in almost every law enforcement area imaginable – including counter-terrorism, forensic sciences, bomb disposal, community policing and more recently, leadership training. These exchanges have undoubtedly increased the knowledge and professionalism on both sides and the personal relationships between law enforcement personnel have proven to be invaluable.”
Insp. Gen. Roni Alsheich, Commissioner, Israel Police

“How to deal with terrorism, I think, is one of the best things police organizations can gain from coming to Israel. It’s not only on the side of combating terrorism. Community policing in Israel is a very good model for policing all over the world. We are very involved with the community. “
Listen to the conversation with Major General (Ret.) Alon Levavi, Former Deputy Commissioner, Israel National Police. The MirYam Institute.
Go to 26:10 for a discussion on law enforcement exchange programs.

“GILEE represents for me a primary model that promotes the values of police camaraderie, tolerance, true inter-agency partnerships, and it places importance on cooperation irrespective of religion, gender, race, or national origin. ”
Major General (Ret.) Daniel Hen
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“I appreciate the Israel Police strategic plan “Turning Point” which is inspiring to our national police. This strategic plan made Israel a much safer country.”
Gerard Bouman, Commissioner, National Police, The Netherlands

“I want to thank the Israel Police on behalf of New Zealand Police for sharing your very modern ideas about policing. We particularly appreciate the Israel Police in 2011 following the earthquake in Christchurch where they helped with identification of victims.”
Mike Bush, Commissioner, New Zealand Police

“It was particularly helpful to hear about the lessons you have taken forward from Atlanta 1996 and to have the chance to ask questions of law enforcement colleagues with first-hand experience of managing all aspects of a Games time critical incident.”
Janet Williams QPM, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Metropolitan Police Service
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“The GILEE training program was carried out with best practices, well communicated, had purpose and provided an exceptional learning experience. For me, it was personally rewarding and allowed for meaningful communication with all international participants. In short, it made me better informed and more appreciative relating to international and U.S law enforcement challenges.”
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“As a former Police Chief of three agencies, and a past President of the IACP (2016-2017), I believe that GILEE offers one of the best leadership development training programs globally. The inside look and hands on learning provides executives with a broader view of some of the best practices available to the police profession.”
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“Graduates of the GILEE program have made significant efforts and contributions to the law enforcement profession and the communities they serve. In my many years of service to IACP and my career of more than forty years in public safety programs like those offered by GILEE have made substantial contributions to the profession of law enforcement.”
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“What I was most impressed with about the program was learning how the Israeli Police force was trying new ways to bring diversity to their police force and their police leadership. Diversity and representation is one of the main points of contention in American law enforcement. Communities are speaking out about police departments having a balanced representation of the communities they serve. It was eye opening to see those same sentiments were holding true in Israel.
Any law enforcement leader looking to expand their knowledge base and experience once in a lifetime memorable moments, this program is top notch.” Jason P. Armstrong, Chief, Ferguson Police Department, Missouri
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Recipient of IACP’s 40 under 40 award – view Chief Armstrong’s award profile

“We will never be able to keep our citizens safe if not for consistent dialog, information sharing and deep partnership between our two departments. This type of cooperation is absolutely vital to our public safety mission against crime and especially terrorism.”
William Bratton, Commissioner, New York Police Department

“These exchange programs allow U.S. law enforcement to see first-hand how Israel protects their public transportation system, airports, restaurants, malls, etc. The lessons they have learned enable American Police to better protect our communities and country.”
Charles H. Ramsey, Commissioner, Philadelphia Police Department
Inductee into the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame (May 2010)

“The phenomenal GILEE program makes us think outside the box, understand the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships and partnerships. It is critical that we continue to work diligently to forge and build public and private partnerships in our local communities and throughout Georgia. “

“The GILEE Program greatly enhances the professional development of Georgia law enforcement executives through personnel interaction with criminal justice officials in other countries. Participants in GILEE are exposed to crime problems that cross national borderlines and are provided with realistic measures to combat these problems.”

“I appreciate and fully support the mission of GILEE and Dr. Robert R. Friedmann to increase professionalism in our field, to promote community safety and community policing, to reduce terrorism, and to facilitate a free flow of information and ideas on best police practices between law enforcement agencies around the world.”
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“The GILEE program encouraged our delegation to continue to meet 21st century policing challenges by applying professional law enforcement’s best practices. The subject matter experts offered professional knowledge to help develop better crime analysis and public safety, community law enforcement services and protection of civil rights. “