In a Channel 2 interview Public Security Minister Erdan explains why he chose a police chief from outside the force’s ranks, an unusual move though not without precedent.
“I made it a priority to look from inside the force and I saw three worthy candidates, excellent people, but over time I realized there is a problem with the organizational culture of the police,” Erdan says.
“I need to look at the organization as an organization and see why there is such harm to the public’s trust [of the force]. I eventually decided that a person coming from the IDF, with its different norms and standards – has the best chance of bringing about change,” Erdan adds. “I think he is the most fitting to effect the change necessary in Israel Police, and this has a lot to do with the sum-total of all necessary personality traits.”
Erdan expressed disappointment at the intention of interim commander Bentzi Sau.
“Bentzi Sau regrettably announced his intention to step down and I asked home to serve as the official deputy chief of Israel Police, I still hope he will consider my request and I would very much like to see Bentzi continue in the force,” Erdan tells Channel 2.
As we reported earlier this evening, Walla quoted a close associate of Sau saying he does not intend to retire, at least not right away.
Minister of Internal Security Gilad Erdan seen during a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City on Friday, July 31, 2015. (Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
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