New York City Mayor Eric Adams named Edward Caban as the new New York Police Department commissioner on Monday
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Caban, who has been with the department for more than 30 years, has been serving as the interim commissioner since former Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who was the first female NYPD commissioner, stepped down from her role on June 30. Caban will be the first Hispanic person ever to hold the NYPD’s most senior position.
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“Commissioner Caban is truly one of New York’s finest, a leader who understands the importance of both safety and justice,” Adams said during a press conference Monday. “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.”
Adams highlighted Caban’s legacy and background, having followed his father’s footsteps in working for the department. Adams also emphasized Caban’s teamwork with Sewell as her deputy commissioner, claiming the duo had decreased crime in the city by “double digits” during Adams’s administration’s first year in office.
“I want to thank Mayor Adams and my fellow New Yorkers for putting your faith and trust in me,” Caban said in a statement. “I am 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 NYPD to answer the call.”
Caban has served in almost every position within the NYPD before being appointed commissioner.
Adams also appointed Tania Kinsella as the first deputy commissioner, replacing Caban in the role. Kinsella, who has been with the department for more than 20 years, is the first woman of color to hold the position.
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“Aside from being a mother, working as a police officer is the most deeply rewarding job I can imagine, and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to do even more for the city I love,” Kinsella said. “As the daughter of two immigrants, this is the American dream, and I want to thank Mayor Adams and Commissioner Caban for helping fulfill that dream. I am honored to take on this role and thankful for this opportunity to serve my fellow New Yorkers.”
Kinsella’s parents are originally from Guyana and Jamaica.
