Motti Cohen () is an Israeli police officer, who served as the 18th Commissioner of Israel Police from December 2018 to December 31, 2020.
Career
In October 2014, Cohen was made Head of the
Central District Police.
Commissioner of Israel Police
Cohen was appointed Commissioner of
Israel Police
The Israel Police (; ) is the civilian police force of Israel. As with most other police forces in the world, its duties include crime fighting, traffic control, maintaining public safety, and counter-terrorism. It is under the jurisdiction o ...
in December 2018, succeeding
Roni Alsheikh.
In November 2019, Cohen backed
Lahav 433 after 80 former senior police officers wrote an open letter condemning "violent discourse against police and law enforcement agencies".
Cohen's term as Commissioner was set to expire on September 30, 2020. However, he was handed an extension until March 30, 2021 or until a permanent replacement is appointed.
In October 2020, Cohen dismissed accusations Israel Police were heavy handed in policing protesters at anti-Netanyahu demonstrations.
Cohen term as Commissioner of Israel Police ended on December 31, 2020. He was succeeded by
Kobi Shabtai
Yaakov "Kobi" Shabtai (; born November 11, 1964) is an Israeli police officer who served as the 19th Commissioner of Israel Police from January 17, 2021 to July 17, 2024. He has previously served as the Commander of the Border Police as a deputy ...
.
References
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
Israeli police chiefs
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