Mayor Eric Adams has appointed new leadership to the New York Police Department. Edward Caban will be the first Latino to serve as NYPD commissioner. His rise to power comes after the abrupt departure of former Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who was the first Black woman in the role. Caban spoke alongside Mayor Adams at City Hall on Monday.

Commissioner Edward Caban: “Now, it’s not lost on me that today’s announcement is also a first. Given how many great leaders of Hispanic descent have come before me in the NYPD, to be the first Hispanic police commissioner is an honor of the highest measure.”