• May 14, 2025
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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,

Illustration showing a shadowy handshake between a suited politician and a uniformed member of a civilian patrol group in Brooklyn, symbolizing political influence and community security.
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Shielded by Politics: The Shomrim’s Political Influence in Brooklyn | Corruption By Cops

Shielded by Politics: The Shomrim’s Political Influence in Brooklyn The Shomrim, a volunteer neighborhood patrol operating within Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish communities, have long been both

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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Civilian Patrols: Public Safety or Parallel Justice?

Civilian Patrols: Public Safety or Parallel Justice? Across the United States, civilian patrols have emerged as a grassroots response to concerns about crime and the