Edward Caban
Edward Caban | |
|---|---|
| New York City Police Commissioner | |
| Assumed office July 17, 2023 Acting: July 1, 2023 – July 17, 2023 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Keechant Sewell |
| First Deputy New York City Police Commissioner | |
| In office January 4, 2022 – July 17, 2023 | |
| Commissioner | Keechant Sewell |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Tania Kinsella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward A. Caban September 8, 1967 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | St. John’s University |
Edward A. Caban (born September 8, 1967) is an American police officer and New York City Police Commissioner appointed in 2023 by Mayor Eric Adams.[1][2] Caban previously served as First Deputy Police Commissioner under Keechant Sewell.[3][4]
Early life
Caban, born and raised in The Bronx, joined the NYPD in 1991 and rose through the ranks to sergeant three years later. He made his way up to inspector and has worked in a variety of precincts, most recently as the adjutant in Brooklyn North patrol.
Career
On June 12, 2023, it was announced that Caban would fill in as acting NYPD commissioner after Keechant Sewell departed.[5] On July 17, he was formally appointed as NYPD commissioner.[6]
References
- ^ "Mayor Adams expected to name Edward Caban as first Latino NYPD commissioner". ABC7 New York. 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ "Edward Caban to stay NYPD commissioner: sources". 2023-07-17. Retrieved 2023-07-17.
- ^ Celona, Larry; Lungariello, Mark (2021-12-31). "NYPD commissioner names 30-year veteran and Bronx native to deputy post". New York Post. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ "News 4 Latino: Edward Caban". NBC New York. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ Rubinstein, Dana; Meko, Hurubie; Cramer, Maria (July 1, 2023). "As Sewell Departs, Adams Names Ally as Interim N.Y.P.D. Commissioner". The New York Times. p. A17. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Cramer, Maria; Meko, Hurubie; Rashbaum, William K. (July 17, 2023). "Edward Caban Becomes First Latino Police Commissioner in New York". The New York Times. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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