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Keechant Sewell Named NYPD’s First Female Police Commissioner
Keechant Sewell has made history becoming New York City’s 45th police commissioner and the first woman to lead the department in its 175 history.
Keechant Sewell has made history becoming New York City’s 45th police commissioner and the first woman to lead the department in its 175 history.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams made the historic announcement Wednesday (Dec. 15th) morning.
Sewell, 49, will replace current NYPD commissioner Dermont Shea.
Sewell has a long storied career in law enforcement. She spent 25 years with the Nassau County Police Department and most recently served as chief of detectives.
The Long Island City native, who grew up in the Queensbridges housing project, said she loves to cook and host dinner parties for her friends.
Adams says he chose her because she “exudes what it means to be emotionally intelligent”.
“Chief Sewell’s appointment today is a powerful message to girls and young women across the city. There is no ceiling to your ambitions,” Adams said.
Congratulations Keechant Sewell.
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