New York City Mayor Eric Adams mentioned Monday he's appointing Edward A. Caban as police commissioner, making him the primary Latino to guide the New York Police Department.

The mayor mentioned Commissioner Caban, a 32-year NYPD veteran, has served in precincts throughout the 5 boroughs and held “nearly every position” within the pressure. He rose to appearing commissioner after Commissioner Keechant Sewell stepped down in June.

“A Bronx native, with more than 30 years of experience as one of New York’s Finest, Commissioner Caban is the right choice at the right time,” mentioned Mr. Adams, a Democrat. “Not only has Commissioner Caban climbed the ranks, serving in nearly every role within the police department, but policing is in his blood, as he follows in the footsteps of his father, another veteran of the NYPD.”

Mr. Adams ran for mayor in 2021 on a platform of restoring public security amid worries about crime and dwindling high quality of life in New York City following the COVID-19 disaster.

Efforts to revive confidence, together with on the subway system, confronted a rocky begin though main crimes are barely down in contrast so far final yr, together with an 8% drop in homicide and a 5% drop in theft, in accordance with NYPD statistics.

Felony assault and auto theft are up from final yr, nevertheless.

The mayor highlighted optimistic traits in main classes in asserting the appointment.

“Commissioner Caban worked side by side with Commissioner Sewell to deliver double-digit decreases in shootings and murders in our first year — a downward trend that continues today,” Mr. Adams mentioned.

For his half, Commissioner Caban informed the mayor he was “humbled to be on your team and to lead the greatest police department on the globe.”

“The NYPD is the most consequential police department in all of law enforcement. Its storied history is a living legacy of valor, bravery, and sacrifice — of ordinary New Yorkers who did extraordinary things. When a person in need rings the bell, you can always count on the NYPD to answer the call,” the commissioner mentioned.

Mr. Adams additionally appointed Tania Kinsella as first deputy commissioner, making her the primary lady of shade to serve in that function in NYPD historical past.

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