Staff Reporter: Keechant Sewell, the first female police chief to work in New York to crack down on violent crime. She made the announcement after being appointed as the third black woman police chief in New York.
“We’re focusing primarily on violent crime,” said Keechant Sewell, who is currently the chief investigator in Nassau County, east of New York City. Violent crime is our first priority.
Former police officer and newly elected mayor Eric Adams is the city’s second black mayor. Before taking office on January 1, he announced the names of the nominees for some important posts.
Eric Adams said Sewell is a tried and tested fighter in the fight against crime. She has the experience and talent to ensure the safety and justice of New Yorkers.
The largest city in the United States has about 36,000 police officers. Sewell, 49, will lead the force. She will also have a difficult time ensuring safety as the coronavirus epidemic increases crime in New York. “We welcome her,” said Patrick Lynch, head of the local police union.
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