The State Security branch of Sweida (Branch 312) is a branch of the General Intelligence Service. It has similar departments to those of the central branches in Damascus, and they have the same subject-matter jurisdiction and the same functions but within the governorate. Each branch has departments and detachments that operate across the governorate. Each town or village has a security officer in charge, responsible for the summonses by security branches and for making security reports. Brigadier General Salem al-Hawsh, who is reportedly affiliated with Russia, has headed Branch 312 since May 2019. Al-Hawsh represents the Director of the General Intelligence Directorate, Hussam Luqa, in managing the governorate security—previously managed by the Military Security.