From July 2014, Cossacks in Russia will be able to monitor law and order on the streets without police. As reported by the administration of Krasnodar Territory it will be allowed by a new law defining the legal basis for participation of citizens in the protection of public order.The document was signed by President Vladimir Putin in early April and will come into force on July 2.Cossack guards have been keeping order in the Kuban since September 1st 2012. 2500 Cossacks are involved in law enforcement. Their power includes checking identity documents. In addition, under local law they are entitled to bring violators to police stations. However, at the moment Cossacks act together with police.
From July 2014, Cossacks in Russia will be able to monitor law and order on the streets without police. As reported by the administration of Krasnodar Territory it will be allowed by a new law defining the legal basis for participation of citizens in the protection of public order.
The document was signed by President Vladimir Putin in early April and will come into force on July 2.
Cossack guards have been keeping order in the Kuban since September 1st 2012. 2500 Cossacks are involved in law enforcement. Their power includes checking identity documents. In addition, under local law they are entitled to bring violators to police stations. However, at the moment Cossacks act together with police.
