Shrage Pinter, the Director of the Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch, has resigned, TLS has learned. Pinter lead the LCSW volunteer organization for nearly two years.
“Due to family and other business obligations, the time has come to move on”, Pinter told TLS. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every member for their time and dedication to LCSW. It has been a great pleasure to have served with you with pride and dignity during my tenure.”
Pinter was asked to lead the organization in March, 2011.
“After much thought I agreed to accept the position and set aside much time to take on this role so that I could give back to the community. I felt that there was a great need for this organization to grow and flourish as the community has doubled in the past few years”, Pinter said.
The following programs have been implemented during his time as Director, the resignation letter stated.
-Five marked vehicles doing visual patrol many hours of the day
-Banners and posters throughout the town educating the community “If you see something, say something”
-Setting up available security grants for local schools
-Assisting in safety awareness trainings for Lakewood Police Department and Homeland Security
-Creating a database of private schools listings with addresses and phone numbers
-Educating people to call the police on any suspicious activity or incident that occurs
-Promoting children and parents to register their bicycles with the police department
-The streets of Lakewood are safe to walk at night knowing that there are an extra set of eyes and ears
-LCSW members Assisted PD in many arrests
The resignation is effective as of today, Pinter says.
A replacement has not yet been named. TLS.
Shragy is a pure tzadik. He gave of his time, money, sleep, effort, koichis and more. Thank you reb shragy for everything that you did and continue to do for the community.
Shragy you will be missed -but we’ll keep in touch !
Lakewood Lost a great Director he was one of a kind
If only people woul have acknowledged his efforts.
And pd thanks for “working” with such a great organization.
Wih the way pd treated Shraggi, it’s only a wonder how he lasted so long.
What a shame !! We can’t let him resign klal yisroel needs him lakewood needs him besides being s/1 who understood the needs of the lakewood ppl he is a very polished public figure who helps loads of ppl privately too – us Lakewooders would of loved to see him becoming the mayor 1 day he’s an extremely talented individual plus his genuine good heart !! We can’t let him go !!!!! We can’t afford 2 lose him 🙁
Shrage’s Professionalism Charisma and extreme devotion to the community is truly irreplaceable. The Lakewood Community has really lost out on a true talented Askan.
So now what will be just this past Shabbos there was a breakin in my area
Thank you Shragi for all you have done!!!! You made the organization more visible and effective. Hatzlochah with all your future endeavors!!!
the work and ideas he brought to the table was above and beyond
his vision to the safety needs to the community was great we hope the legacy moves on
Shragi is getting ready to run for mayor. You have my vote.
Happy for his wife and kids (I wouldn’t mind the new exxplore)
they should have elections!!
Mr. Pinter
You will be missed, all I can say is if your replacement is a tenth of what you are Lakewood will be lucky.
Shrage will surely be missed ! he is a real Doer ! Must people are followers he is a leader!
Shragi built LCSW into a professionally run and efficient unit. I wish he would reconsider.
Sigh.
We cant let him resign for the good of the community!
SHARGI FOR MAYOR!!!!!!!!!!
Raboisia, he didnt die, he just moved on!! Stop with the Eulogy’s!
Number 4 – “WOW” – Can you elaborate on your post? The way I read it, it seems you are claiming the police didn’t treat him well. Please follow up your insinuations with facts…
Shragi is a real askun. He worked diligently for the community.
The police department bent their backs back to accommodate everything they were doing.
R’ SHRAGE IS A LEADER IN EVERY RESPECT, HAS NO FEAR OF PUBLIC OPPINION OR INTIMADATION. WE ARE SURE THAT R’ SHRAGE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE BEHIND THE SCENES.
SHRAGIE’S CHARM & WIT WILL BE LACKING FOR OUR LAGE COMMUNITY. MR. PINTER IS AN UNUSUAL FIGHTER. HIS DEVOTION TO THE PUBLIC IS JUST REMARKABLE.
Mr. Pinter did a real lot for our community. Its a shame he was not only not recognized, but he was also not treated respectful enough for a someone holding his position in law enforcement assistance.
I hope the new director will be just as good, and hopeful!y PD will learn from their mistakes.
Thanx for all that you’ve done.
thank you
if most people would have gave him the proper backing that he deserved then he could have reconsidered it !
The organization is not one man, there are alot of dedicated shomrim members that will continue to service lakewood please support them
Smart move, Shragi. The oilam must realize that behind every askan is a family waiting for them to come home. Someone’s gotta help w/ bedtime & homework. U can always re-enter askanus when the kids get bigger. Thanx for all u’ve done. Hatzlochah ! Dudi B.
to dudi – statement well taken but this is not the case i could personaly attest to his emmense devotion to his family.
shragie is a big mentch, and his family is his priority.
a witness
The police worked just fine with LCSW. In fact, I’d venture to say, they went BEYOND the call of duty in working with them. The only thing they weren’t willing to do was turn a blind eye when LCSW overstepped their boundaries. That is the JOB of LPD and cannot be held against them.
Shragie thank you very much.and to the whole LCSW crew.
Thank you Shragi for all you have done!!!! You made the organization more visible and effective. Hatzlochah with all your future endeavors !!! PS ; Come back if you should have a change of heart
We will miss your great work
shragi was a tremenous pillar to the community and helped in every which way and unless the pd learns to appreciate the help they get like the nypd the community will lose
so sad to have read the news! knowing you, you won’t be sitting idle. shragy the klal only knows what’s in the public- we, your family can attest to your true mesiras nefesh- your sensitivity toward all of us & the way you go out of your way & comfort zone to help each & every one of us! our need becomes your mission! how lucky we are to have you! BH you can’t resign us(though at times you may wish you could!).
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Who will take over?