Jerusalem police begin recruiting for volunteer civilian armed groups

The Jerusalem police have begun recruiting civilian volunteers for for Jerusalem's Civil Guard, the mayor of Jerusalem announced on Tuesday.

"We decided to conduct an extensive campaign to recruit volunteers for Jerusalem's Civil Guard," Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said at the end of a situation assessment with Police Commissioner Lieutenant Yohanan Danino and Jerusalem District Commander Moshe Edri.

"I call on the citizens of Jerusalem to volunteer and strengthen the civilian aid to security forces," Barkat said.

Any citizens licensed to carry arms have been called on by City Hall to join the volunteer force.