Israeli Police said Sunday that they will send about 20,000 officers over 13,000 polling stations across the country on Election Day on March 23rd.
Police said they also deploy 15 special teams, including undercover, at hundreds of polling stations where unusual incidents have been recorded in the past. It will be incumbent on the teams to thwart “any attempts to damage the integrity of the election.”
In addition, around 3,500 police officers with body cameras surround the polling stations. Some officers are equipped with tablet computers, which allow them to identify the voters.
“We will allow all citizens to go to the polls and vote safely,” said Police Commissioner of the Department of Support of Police Operations Shimon Nachmani.
“There will be invisible and consistent forces, and their job is to thwart attempts to stop the elections. Alhough the police do not currently have information on attempts to block the election, we are ready for any situation. “
Police-monitored polling stations will include those intended for coronavirus carriers and single occupants, including stations located at Ben Gurion Airport and throughout some of the country’s stadiums. country.
Police said they have also prepared to deal with hundreds of thousands of Israelis who are expected to take advantage of Election Day to visit nature reserves, parks, beaches and the traffic. heavy consequences of the roads.
Through the March 23 election, 6,578,084 Israelis will be able to exercise their right to vote. This is an increase of 1.9% from the previous elections.