Shomrim Society
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The Shomrim Societies are
NYPD Shomrim
The first Shomrim Society was established in 1924 with 240 of the 700 Jewish members of the
Shomrim blossomed in New York during the depression years. Civil service jobs provided the only secure means of making a living in those days. The civil service lists of 1935-37 added 400 new Shomrim members.
The Shomrim Society is not affiliated with the Shromrom neighborhood watch groups in many Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods.[3]
In 2023, Shomrim Society member Samuel Winsbacher graduated as valedictorian New York Police Department’s training academy.[3]
Today, Shomrim Society members hold many different positions in the NYPD, including almost every rank. The highest ranking uniformed female police officer is a three star chief and she is also the current highest-ranking member of the Shomrim Society.
References
- ^ "Shomrim Society Formed by Jewish Members of New York P. D". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 1924-11-14. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- ^ a b Sugarman, Jacob (2011-05-26). "Watchmen: The Shomrim Who Patrol Orthodox Brooklyn". Tablet Magazine. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
- ^ a b Cramer, Philissa (2023-07-23). "Orthodox Jewish recruit is valedictorian of New York Police Department's training academy". New York Jewish Week. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
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