Head of Kabardino-Balkaria proposes arming population

The head of Kabardino-Balkaria, Arsen Kanokov, has called for ensuring
security in the country with the help of armed units from the local
community, RIA Novosti reports.

According to the Investigative Committee of Russia, 108 aattempts on
the lives of law enforcement officers took place in 2010, which is
four times more than in 2009.

He also noted that the republic's program aimed at combating terrorism
and extremism has not yet been effective to the extent necessary,
however, the law enforcement authorities of Kabardino-Balkaria are
studying the experience of the neighbouring North Caucasian republics
of Chechnya, Dagestan and Ingushetia.

The head of the Republic called for the establishment of a security
system using video cameras and alarm buttons in each village..