Israel Police expands standby squad program across the country

Israel Police will expand the use of emergency standby squads to cities across the country, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said on Monday.

The decision expands upon a previous decision to establish volunteer squads in other areas threatened by terrorists, such as.

As part of the expansion, Israel Police will set up some 347 new standby squads, made up of 13,200 police volunteers.