The agency, which is well known for its high-profile duties protecting the president and other dignitaries, is one whose internal operations are largely hidden by a secretive culture.

City Hall officials also noted that the Federal Government reimburses the city for most of the costs of protecting foreign dignitaries, including the Pope.

The chief of the Shin Bet section charged with protecting dignitaries - who had a rank equivalent to a major general in the army - resigned today.

Since the mid-1970's, the Federal Government has reimbursed the city for protecting visiting dignitaries.

The city also wants the federal government to provide $200 million next year for domestic security, as well as $80 million to help it cover the costs of protecting foreign dignitaries.

In the past, their role was confined to protecting the president and other dignitaries.

A national breakdown of police discipline was symbolized by an unprecedented strike this month by the Federal Police, a group that protects foreign dignitaries.

Also, the team is highly trained to conduct missions to protect dignitaries from other countries.

They also protect certain ambassadors, visiting dignitaries and other high-profile citizens who are deemed to be under possible assassination or terrorist threat.

Players must progress through a mission while accomplishing various mission objectives, such as eliminating terrorists or protecting dignitaries.