(Israel Hayom) Itsik Saban - A record number of female recruits joined Israel's Border Police last week, with 320 women slated to begin training. The Border Police began deploying female officers in combat roles 25 years ago, pioneering the move for the rest of the security forces. In August 2021, 26% of recruits named joining the Border Police as their first choice, and almost 90% named it as a general preference. Yet for every 10 recruits wishing to join the Border Police, there is only one spot available. Currently, female officers make up 35% of the Border Police's operational manpower. They hold key positions in every unit and also hold professional roles, such as combat medics, dog trainers, detectives, and weapons operators.
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