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The Inspector General, Superintendent-General Dani Levy, accepted the request of the Commander of the Central District, Superintendent Amir Cohen, to retire after 38 years of service in the Israel Police. "I wish to than

Central District Commander Amir Cohen retires after 38 years, including leadership during Oct 7th battles.

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Throughout his years of service, Amir held a series of significant positions, including Commander of the Border Police, Commander of the Southern District, and in his current role as Commander of the Central District. During his service as Commander of the Southern District, he bravely led the district’s police officers and fighters in the October 7th battles against the enemy. I thank him for his work and wish him great success in this new chapter of his life.” Superintendent Amir Cohen: “I am concluding 38 years of service with a feeling of great pride and appreciation for the Israel Police, its officers, and its fighters. I am grateful for the opportunity I was given to serve the country and to command dedicated police officers and fighters over the years. Thank you to the Police Commissioner for his trust and for our shared journey. I am parting with the uniform with deep appreciation for the people of the organization and with immense pride for the years in which I was privileged to be a part of it.”

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