• June 26, 2025
Corruption By Cops
Group photo of Boro Park Shomrim leaders standing with NYPD officer during a community coordination meeting
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The Protectors or the Privileged? Players 1–9

Shomrim patrol leadership photographed alongside NYPD officer, highlighting close ties in Brooklyn’s Orthodox communities. The Protectors or the Privileged? Players 1–9 Originally published October 3,

A gritty scene showing NYPD officers and Shomrim members in Borough Park, reflecting community collaboration and controversy
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NYPD’s 66th Precinct & Shomrim: Inside the Jacob Daskal Nexus

Shielded by Authority: The Nexus Between NYPD’s 66th Precinct and Boro Park Shomrim Under Jacob Daskal From 2012 to 2020, a troubling pattern emerged in

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How Religious Institutions Enable Police Misconduct

How Religious Institutions Enable Police Misconduct Religious institutions have long been cornerstones of moral guidance and communal support. But what happens when this influence becomes