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News from Democratic NYS Senator Eric Adams
Representing the 20th Senatorial District
Brooklyn, New York
 
 
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                    CONTACT: Jennifer Williams, Communications,     202-276-9615  
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NYS SENATOR ERIC ADAMS WILL HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE TO DONATE BULLET PROOF VESTS TO MEMBERS OF BORO PARK SAFETY PATROL IN RESPONSE TO SHOOTING OF FOUR OF THE GROUP'S MEMBERS
 
New York State Senator Eric Adams (D, Brooklyn) will hold a press conference to announce the purchase of bullet proof vests for members of the Brooklyn South Safety Patrol (Boro Park Shomrim).  The vests will provide additional protection to the volunteer safety group while it conducts its daily patrols in the Boro Park area.  In a seven day period, Boro Park has suffered two separate shooting incidents, one involving a bank robbery and the latest resulting in gunshot injuries to  four members of the Boro Park civilian patrol group.
 
NYS Senator Eric Adams states:  ''I visited one of the injured patrol members in the hospital; we must do everything we can to protect these brave men who put themselves in harm's way to protect us from danger.  A bullet proof vest cannot guarantee safety, but it may save a life. 
''The Boro Park safety patrol is named 
Shomrim because that word is the Hebrew for guardians; the individuals who comprise the volunteer civilian safety patrols are true stewards of their community, serving as vigilant eyes and ears for the residents and working in conjunction with the NYPD to promote a secure neighborhood environment.
  The Shomrim risk their own security in their valiant effort to protect their fellow citizens, and I hold its members in the highest esteem.''
 
At the press conference, Senator Adams will display a sample vest 
that will be purchased for the group.