To save time, I have a similar answer. Although I didn't know the history as far as the original german organization.
I think they are people with similar views, but independent actions.
I'm not saying you get your information directly from them, but their voices carry, they say it and then it gets repeated and then to some it becomes fact.
How many people killed by officers isn't the most important factor here, it's a system that allows racism in it's practice. That's the main issue.