LOCAL · NY · 2022-2023
Keechant Sewell
NYPD Commissioner / Chief · New York
NOTABLE
On the record
First woman NYPD commissioner; resigned amid Adams administration interference
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Keechant Sewell (—) was New York's NYPD Commissioner / Chief of New York City 2022–2023 (1 year). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Dermot Shea; succeeded by Edward Caban. Departure context: First woman NYPD commissioner; resigned amid Adams administration interference. Same-year political environment (2022): Governor Kathy Hochul; Attorney General Letitia James; Secretary of State Robert Rodriguez.
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Others who held this office in New York
- Jessica Tisch (2024-present)
- Tom Donlon (2024-2024)
- Edward Caban (2023-2024)
- Dermot Shea (2019-2021)
- James O'Neill (2016-2019)
- Bill Bratton (2014-2016)
- Ray Kelly (2002-2013)
- Bernard Kerik (2000-2001)
- Howard Safir (1996-2000)