Mod 80. I’m guessing I was one of those deleted comments. Hopefully the way this is worded now meets the criteria for acceptable.
I don’t see anyone criticising “shomrim” as a group or singling out individial members for criticism. What people are saying is that putting on a shomrim jacket does not make you invincible or transform you into superman. Seichel must rule the day. Perhaps more training is necessary?
I remember as bachur in a yeshiva out of town, we were members of the local “civilian patrol”. Rule number 1 was stay in the car. Rule number 2 was make sure the doors were locked. Rule number 3 was call the cops when you finished with 1 and 2.
Perhaps it should also be mentioned that if you see a crime being committed call 911 first, not shomrim.