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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_...7-15_killer_not_on_shomrim_list_of_pervs.html
<A Jewish patrol in Borough Park keeps a list of suspected child predators, but Levi Aron's name wasn't on it, the Daily News has learned...
The list has about 15 names. It was compiled by Shomrim members and is not shared with the NYPD because some rabbis oppose civilian police involvement.
"The community doesn't go to the police with these names because the rabbis don't let you. It's not right," Daskel said.>
I'm sorry but it's time to change things in this community. Crime affects everyone. This system reminds me quite a bit of the Amish community, which is also very insular and somewhat suspicious of law enforcement. Protecting children supersedes all cultural or religious traditions IMO.
<Leiby Kletzky's family first reported his disappearance to Shomrim. The patrol notified cops three hours later.>
For the record, I am not blaming anyone, I am saying that in light of the tragedy that I hope things will change. I hope LE is notified immediately when a child is missing and I certainly hope that potential predators are called to the attention of LE. There are more children than their own that might be at risk from the people on "their" list.
FWIW, earlier MSM articles indicated the family contacted Shomrim at 7pm - 2 hours after Leiby was missing and Shomrim notified NYPD at 8pm - 3 hours after Leiby was missing. I think the above report that Shomrim notified NYPD three hours after they were notified is inaccurate.
Also, if there were 15 suspected child predators on a community list and NYPD was not notified, that leaves every child not part of this tight community vulnerable (if there is any accuracy to that list). I'm sorry but that is unconsionable. No child is more or less worthy than any other regardless of cultural or religious views.
JMO