[1] It is rumored that a comment made to a young Kaminski, while on patrol, was the spark that started this fraternal and charitable organization.
[2] One of Shomrim's early presidents, Max Finkelstein, became famous in 1938 when he was selected by New York Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia to oversee security for visiting officials from Nazi Germany and to guard the German consulate.
[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.