NYC’s Shomrim Volunteer Patrols Expand Role to Counter‑Terrorism
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 06:03 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
New York City’s Shomrim, a network of volunteer Jewish community watch groups, are now receiving training on terror tactics and threat detection, broadening their traditional focus on street crime. The shift integrates the volunteers more closely into the wider Jewish security apparatus and aims to enhance community safety amid rising concerns over extremist threats. Officials say the program reflects a growing partnership between community groups and law‑enforcement agencies.