response in the event of incidents and emergency situations, in order to ensure free; unimpeded and secure movement along their designated routes of activity, or in their areas of activity.

2. The composition of the JMUs will be similar to that of the Joint Patrols.
   
   
3. In areas under Israeli security responsibility, the Israeli vehicle will be the leading vehicle. In areas under Palestinian security responsibility, the Palestinian vehicle will be the leading vehicle. The Joint Mobile Units will be under the direction of the relevant DCO.
   
   
4. The functions of the JMUs are:
   
   
1. to monitor movement along their designated routes of activity from their stationary locations, from where they may patrol on agreed roads as directed by the relevant DCO, in which case their duties will be the same as those of the Joint Patrols;
   
   
2. in the event of an incident involving both Israelis and Palestinians, to reach the site of the incident in order to provide assistance and to investigate; and
   
   
3. any other function determined by the relevant DCO.
   

6. Joint Liaison Bureaus
   

Joint Liaison Bureaus established by the two sides shall operate at crossing points and at terminals as described in Articles V, VI and VIII of this Annex.

7. Other joint activities may be agreed upon in the JSC and/or the RSC.

ARTICLE IV

The Palestinian Police

1. Duties and Functions

As detailed in the Palestinian law, the Palestinian Police shall carry out its duties and functions in accordance with this Agreement as follows:

1. maintaining internal security and public order;
   
   
2. protecting the public and all other persons present in the areas, as well as protecting their property, and acting to provide a feeling of security, safety and stability;
   
   
3. adopting all measures necessary for preventing crime in accordance with the law;
   
   
4. protecting public installations, infrastructure and places of special importance;
   
   
5. preventing acts of harassment and retribution;
   
   
6. combating terrorism and violence, and preventing incitement to violence; and
   
   
7. performing any other normal police functions.

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