National Headquarters of the Israel Police

The National Headquarters of the Israel Police in Kiryat Menachem Begin, East Jerusalem

The National Headquarters of the Israel Police is the headquarters of the Israel Police, located in Kiryat Menachem Begin in Jerusalem.

History

During Israel's first two decades, the Israel Police headquarters were the Russian Compound in West Jerusalem. As the organization increased its size, the need for a new staff building became apparent. Following the Six-Day War, in which Israel captured all of Jerusalem, a new location was chosen in East Jerusalem, between Mount Scopus and the western part of the city. The building was planned by the architect Dan Eytan and inaugurated in 1973. The Ministry of Public Security building was later built next to the police headquarters.

Coordinates: 31°47′49.78″N 35°13′57.46″E / 31.7971611°N 35.2326278°E / 31.7971611; 35.2326278