The Chief of Patrol assured
attendees that police will remain on high alert throughout Williamsburg to
protect against anti-Semitic attacks.
Excerpt from Yiddish article
in Der Yid’s January 17, 2020 edition
Brooklyn, NY – On Monday, January
13, the Chief of Patrol of the New York Police Department came down to
Williamsburg for a meeting with UJO, Shomrim, and a number of neighborhood
community leaders. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the ongoing fight
against anti-Semitism and security in the neighborhood. Chief of Brooklyn North
Chief, Jeffrey Maddrey, and Chief Fausto Pichardo, who recently started in his
new post as Assistant Chief and executive officer of the Patrol Services
Bureau, wanted to meet with local community leaders. They came together with
Pinny Ringel, community liaison from the Mayor’s office.
Rabbi David Niederman, UJO
executive director and president, welcomed the police chief and thanked him for
the increased security. Rabbi Niederman asked specifically that the police man
a dedicated police booth on Shabbos so residents can go over to report incidents
and suspicious activity.
The Williamsburg community is
suffering from a spike in anti-Semitic attacks. Often, hate crimes go
unreported. Residents should make sure to report any incidents without delay.
For instance, there was an incident that took place on Shabbos, January 11,
where a stone was thrown into a Jewish owned home went unreported until after
Shabbos. Unfortunately, at that late time, the police were no longer able to
investigate and follow through on the report.
Anyone who suffers harassment or
an attack must report it by calling 911. Victims can also call Shomrim at (718)
237-0202 or the UJO at (718) 643-9700 both organizations work closely with the
police to help make sure the reports are treated with the seriousness deserved.
