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Juanita Holmes Named NYPD’s First Woman Chief of Patrol
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea promoted Juanita Holmes to NYPD chief of patrol making her the first woman to hold the position.
Juanita Holmes has made history being named NYPD’s chief of patrol, making her the first woman to hold the position. Holmes new position also makes her the highest-ranking Black woman on the force.
Holmes started with the NYPD in 1987 as an officer and was promoted 7 times up to her retirement in 2018, before coming back to the NYPD in 2019. She previously commanded the NYPD’s School Safety Division, Domestic Violence Division Unit, Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Training, Borough Commander of Queens North (the first African American woman to serve in this position), Police Service Area 2 and the 81 Precinct.
Congratulations Juanita Holmes!
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