The Protection Unit shall exercise the following functions: 

1. To participate in developing a comprehensive policy to protect witnesses, including developing criteria for the assessment of risks to which they are exposed and the methods and means for protecting the Protected Persons, in coordination with the relevant authorities in the State;  

2. To carry out ongoing assessments of risks pertaining to the Protected Person; 

3. To draw up a report on risks to which the Protect Person may be exposed;

4. To design a personal protection program for the Protected Person and identify protection levels that will be provided; 

5. To set procedures for cooperation and coordination with police commands on the Protection Program, and the responsibilities determined between the police and the Protection Unit to implement the Protection Program;

6. To coordinate efforts of cooperation between the competent government authorities to define their roles in implementing the Protection Program; 

7. To enhance cooperation with foreign states and authorities in the area of implementing the Protection Programs; and 

8. To perform any other functions or competences identified under a resolution by the Minister or the chairman of the competent authority.