Detention Centers
In all, there are ten detention centers operated by the IDF, located in the various military police bases, divided into the three regional commands (northern, central, southern). These detention centers are considered part of the law enforcement sector and are under the command of their respective base commanders.
Each command has its command detention center (Hebrew: מעצר פיקודי ma'atsar pikudi), which has a larger capacity and workforce, and serves as the logistical center for the other dentention centers in the same command.
Detention centers contain prisoners serving very light sentences (below 28 days) and detainees awaiting trial before they are moved to either Prison Four or Prison Six.
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