Mayor Eric Adams appointed Edward Caban as New York City's 46th police commissioner and Tania Kinsella as the 45th first deputy commissioner on Monday. JohnBDias reports.
After being sworn in, Caban said his father's guidance helped him climb the ladder and he thanked Sewell for her leadership and for bringing down crime.
"Together, we will build upon our successes and continue to drive down crime and improve quality of life in our communities," said Caban."Today, I hope there is a young man, a college student, or a military veteran who hears about my new assignment today and it sparks the question, what if? To them I say, the NYPD wants you, the NYPD needs you, and your commissioner has plenty for you to do.
"If I am the only person of color and diversity in the room, then it's not the right room. This is an amazing moment for, not only the Spanish-speaking community, this is an amazing moment for our entire city and country," said Adams."I saw in Eddie, long ago, the possibilities. I knew that there was something special."
Kinsella, a 20-year NYPD veteran, is the first woman of color appointed first deputy commissioner. She held positions including captain, commanding officer, deputy inspector and inspector at precincts across the five boroughs.
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