Make History For The First Time In 178 Years, New York Police Led By Hispanic Commander

JAKARTA - New York Mayor Eric Adams on Monday appointed police chief Edward Caban, as the city's first Hispanic police commissioner in its 178-year history, leading the United States' largest police department.

The Mayor of Adams, who is also a former New York City police captain, introduced Caban (55), at a press conference, said the man had played an important role in local police efforts to suppress crimes after the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Commissioner ofban is truly one of the best in New York, a leader who understands the importance of security and justice," said Mayor Adams, noting major crimes declined across the city this summer.

The number of crimes has decreased in New York City over the past three months, including a 17 percent drop in shootings and a 3 percent drop in murder in June compared to the same month in 2022, according to police data.

"This will be one of the most important and emotional moments for me," said Mayor Adams about the promotion of the commissioner of Puerto Rico descent, as quoted by the New York Post.

Today, @NYCMayor Eric Adams appointed Edward A. Caban as the 46th Police Commissioner of the City of New York. The Bronx native is a 32-year veteran of the NYPD and the first Hispanic to hold this title. Best wishes to our new top cop! pic.twitter.com/BGWNypmRNq

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 17, 2023

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Caban replaces Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the police and serve 18 months.

It is known that Caban started his police career in 1991 as a patrol officer in the Southern Economy. In 1994, he was promoted as a sergeant and then a lieutenant in 1999.

He comes from the police family, with his father a former detective in New York, while his three brothers also joined the police.

Caban will lead more than 33,500 police officers in five regions, with the latest data showing 31 percent of members of the capislators were identified as Latinos.

"It's no surprise that today's announcement is the first. Given the large number of great leaders of Hispanic descent who have preceded me in themen, being the first Hispanic police commissioner is a huge honor," said Caban with great pride alongside other prominent Latin figures, including Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, the first Latin region attorney to be elected in 2017.

Prior to the official announcement, a source said the Mayor of Adams preferred a Latin or Hispanic to replace Commissioner Keechant Sewell, in line with his goal of increasing diversity in his government.

Officers gathered at 1 Police Plaza and were honored with the prestigious @CenturionFndn Award for their bravery, dedication & commitment to the citizens they serve. It's an inspiring reminder of those who go above & beyond the call of duty to protect & serve us. pic.twitter.com/WYv9hsBgBU

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 17, 2023

Officers gathered at 1 Police Plaza and were honored with the prestigious @CenturionFndn Award for their beverage, dedication & commitment to the citizens they served. It's an insiring reminder of those who went above & beyond the call of duty to protect & serve us. pic.twitter.com / WYv9hsBgBU