Edward A. Caban (born September 8, 1967) is an American police officer who currently serves as the New York City Police Commissioner, having been appointed in 2023 by Mayor Eric Adams.[1][2] Caban previously served as First Deputy Police Commissioner under Keechant Sewell.[3][4]
Edward Caban | |
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 Caban in 2024 | |
| 46th New York City Police Commissioner | |
| Assumed office July 17, 2023 Acting: July 1, 2023 – July 17, 2023 | |
| Mayor | Eric Adams |
| Preceded by | Keechant Sewell |
| First Deputy New York City Police Commissioner | |
| In office January 4, 2022 – July 17, 2023 | |
| Commissioner | Keechant Sewell |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Tania Kinsella |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward A. Caban September 8, 1967 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | St. John’s University (BS) |
Early life
Caban was born and raised in The Bronx to a family of Puerto Rican descent. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1985 [5] and attended St. John’s University and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, joined the NYPD in 1991 and rose through the ranks to Sergeant three years later. He made his way up to Inspector and has worked in a variety of precincts, most recently as the adjutant in Brooklyn North patrol. His father, Juan, was a New York City Transit Police Detective who also served as the President of the Transit Police Hispanic Society. Three of Edward’s brothers, including his twin, have also served in the NYPD.
Career
On June 12, 2023, it was announced that Caban would fill in as acting NYPD commissioner after Keechant Sewell departed.[6] On July 17, he was formally appointed as NYPD commissioner.[7]
In June 2024, ProPublica revealed that, during his first year in office, Caban had used his authority of retention to "retain," or prevent from going to trial, the disciplinary cases of 54 officers before the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board, including exercising this authority in more than 30 cases where department lawyers and the officers involved had already agreed to disciplinary action.[8]
Personal life
In September 2023, along with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Caban became a Prince Hall Freemason[9][10] as well as a 32nd Degree Member of the Scottish Rite.[11]