Eddie Caban becomes first Latino to land police commissioner job

Eddie Caban shed his “acting” title Monday and was named permanent police commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams, replacing Keechant Sewell who resigned after an 18-month run.

Caban, who is the 46th commissioner, becomes the first Latino to serve in that capacity in New York Police Department’s 178-year history. He replaces Sewell, who as the first woman in that position when she assumed office in January 2022.

A 32-year veteran of the New York Police Department, Caban has served at several precincts across the five boroughs where he has held nearly every position with the police department.

“It is my honor to announce the appointment of Edward Caban as the next commissioner of the New York City Police Department and the first Latino police commissioner in NYPD history, as well as Tania Kinsella as the next first deputy commissioner and first woman of color to serve in that role in NYPD history,” said Mayor Adams. “A Bronx native, with more than 30 years of experience as one of New York’s Finest, Caban is the right choice at the right time.”