Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Appoints First Black Female Police Commissioner
The New York City Police department (N.Y.P.D) has just appointed their first Black female commissioner, Ms. Keechant Sewell. Keechant Sewell was chosen out of a large pool of candidates ranging from the N.Y.P.D to other major police departments.
Going through a rigorous interview process, Mayor-elect Eric Adams described her to the New York Times as the following, “a proven crime-fighter with the experience and emotional intelligence to deliver both the safety New Yorkers need and the justice they deserve.”
Newly appointed mayor Eric Adams had a critical decision to make when appointing the next police commissioner of New York City. In his campaign, Adams promised to reduce the rise in crime, reduce police abuse, and bring African Americans back to the police force.
Former N.Y.P.D officer Eric Adams feels it is essential to change the procedures of the N.Y.P.D. Earlier this week, he suggested reinstating the beat cop procedure. This procedure helps build trust between the community and fellow officers.
Previously the N.Y.P.D lacked in diversity. Making African American cops misrepresented. Due to this misrepresentation, many of the cops on the job got away with police brutality. With the killing of George Floyd in early 2020, Adams made a promise to help diversify the New York Police Department.
To help balance the police department, he called upon Ms. Sewell to save the day. She is coming from her previous job as police chief at Nassau County police department. She has a unique history dealing with narcotics, undercover missions, and gang violence.
Keechant Sewell has been committed to public service for over two decades. In an interview with the New York Post, she stated the following, “ I have been doing this for 25- years and I am ready to hit the ground running.”
A big congratulations to Keechant Sewell — NYC’s next Police Commissioner.
— Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) December 15, 2021
I want to wish her a warm welcome to the NYPD family. And I know the people of NYC and all the brave men & women in blue are in good hands with her at the helm. pic.twitter.com/5kjTB2jzdD
New York residents are excited about the new change in the police department. With this change, they are hoping to reduce the violence in the community. With Sewell being one of three black police commissioners ever in New York City, it is a historic day that no one will ever forget.
With her courageous spirit and determination, we know for a fact that little girls will one day look up to this amazing woman we call the chief of the New York Police Department.
