International Jewish Police
of the World Jewish Confederation (WJC)
Regional Command Structure
Regional Commander – Latin America
Responsible for the overall leadership of operations and coordination of the International Jewish Police throughout Latin America.
Responsibilities
- Strategic direction
- Coordination with the leadership of the World Jewish Congress
- Governmental and diplomatic relations
- Crisis management
Deputy Regional Commander
Provides support to the Regional Commander and oversees daily operational coordination.
Responsibilities
- Operational planning
- Regional communication between national units
- Supervision of division directors
Main Directorates
Directorate of Intelligence
Responsible for monitoring and analyzing risks affecting Jewish communities.
Units
- Threat Analysis Unit
- Extremism Monitoring Unit
- Cyber Intelligence Unit
- Diaspora security monitoring
Functions
- Information gathering
- Risk assessments
- Sharing information with the authorities
Community Protection Directorate
With a focus on the security of synagogues, schools, and Jewish institutions.
Units
- Synagogue Security Program
- Jewish School Protection Program
- Event Security Coordination
- Emergency Response Teams
Directorate of Investigations
It deals with criminal incidents that affect Jewish communities.
Units
- Hate Crimes Investigation Unit
- Monitoring of financial crimes
- Link to Organized Crime
- Response to missing persons/kidnappings
Directorate of Diplomatic and Governmental Relations
It coordinates with national governments and international organizations.
Responsibilities
- Security agreements with governments
- Cooperation with police forces
- International news report
- Legal compliance
Institutional partners may include
- Ministries of Justice
- National police forces
- Jewish community federations
- Regional security organizations
Directorate of Training and Professional Standards
Responsible for the training and certification of officers.
Training programs
- Community safety
- Investigation procedures
- Anti-terrorism awareness
- Response to the crisis
- Basic concepts of cybercrime
Training Centers
Proposed regional academies:
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
Cyber and Financial Crimes Directorate
It focuses on digital threats and financial crimes targeting Jewish institutions.
Units
- Cybersecurity monitoring
- Monitoring online extremism
- Investigations into cryptocurrencies
- Fraud protection for community institutions
National Commands
Each participating country may establish a National Command Office .
Example structure
Brazilian Command
- National Commander
- Intelligence Unit
- Community Protection Unit
- Investigations Unit
Argentina Command
Same structure.
Mexican Command
Same structure.
Other countries
Possible future commands:
- Chile
- Colombia
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Panama
- Costa Rica
Rapid Response Units
Specialized teams are called in during emergencies.
Examples
- Crisis Response Teams
- Security and Protection Teams
- Intelligence Working Groups
- Security Units for Events
Civil Advisory Council
Provides guidance and supervision.
Members may include:
- leaders of the Jewish community
- Security experts
- legal consultants
- rabbis
Operational Principles
- Respect for national sovereignty
- Cooperation with local police authorities
- Defensive security mission
- Protection of Jewish communities
- Compliance with international law
Proposal for headquarters
Suggestions for locations for regional headquarters:
Primary
- São Paulo
Secondary offices
- Buenos Aires
- Mexico City
- Panama City
These cities offer a strong Jewish community presence and regional connectivity.
